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Acadia National Park Parking lot congestion with cars along road
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Acadia National Park
Traffic & Travel Tips

During the summer months, especially July and August, the Park Loop Road and parking lots along the Park Loop Road and at carriage road entrances can be quite crowded. Parking is permitted only in designated (posted) areas, parking lots, and established roadside pullouts.

To avoid the crowds and parking issues, you can ride fare-free Island Explorer buses to many park destinations.
An Island Explorer bus picks up passengers at Sieur de Monts Spring.
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An Island Explorer bus picks up passengers at Sieur de Monts Spring.

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From atop Cadillac Mountain, the sun is just starting to rise over the Porcupine Islands.

Did You Know?
Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park is the tallest mountain along the eastern coast of the United States. During certain times of the year, it is the first place in the U.S. to see sunrise.
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Last Updated: December 02, 2011 at 12:53 MST