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    Acadia

    National Park Maine

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  • Park Loop Road opening

    May 17, 2013: The entire Park Loop Road and all other paved roads in the park open today. All dirt roads in the park, including the Seal Cove Road, will open on June 3.

  • Trail closures

    April 22, 2013: The Precipice, Orange and Black, Valley Cove, and Jordan Cliffs Trails are closed until further notice because of nesting peregrine falcons. All other trails in the park are open, whether accessible from the park or from state roads.

  • Hulls Cove Visitor Center

    May 17, 2013: The visitor center will open on May 19 and will be open 9-5 every day. All park passes are available there. There is an accessible entrance at the back of the building for those who have trouble climbing stairs.

Outdoor Activities

bicycle

Bicycling
Routes, maps and regulations.

 
bird

Birdwatching
Where to go and what to look for.

 
kayak

Boating
Regulations and docks.

 
climbing

Climbing
Hand-over-hand safety and regulations.

 
point of interest

EarthCache Program
Exploring the park with GPS.

 
fishing

Fishing
Licenses, locations, and lines.

 
hiking

Hiking
Trails and maps.

 
horseback

Horseback Riding
Giddy-up on the horse-happy trails.

 
camera

Leaf Peeping
Reds, golds, and oranges, oh my!

 
picnic

Picnicking
Locations: tables, and fireplaces.

 
Automobile

Scenic Drives
From Otter Cliffs to Cadillac Mountain, take in the views.

 
swimming

Swimming
Grab your floaty and dive in.

 
wading

Tidepooling
When the sea is away, the creatures come out to play.

 
marriage

Wedding
We are gathered here today...

 
Winter Activities

Winter Activities
Ski, snowmobile, skijor, and more!

  • The Beaver Log! The Beaver Log!

    Contains park highlights and safety information. Read More

  • Camping in the park Camping in the park

    Discover your camping options. Read More

Did You Know?

Image of the Guide's Guide cover

The Guide's Guide to Acadia National Park, originally created to share important information about the park's facilities and natural and cultural resources with commercial guides, is available to the public on this website. The guide contains everything you would want to know about the park. More...