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Acadia National ParkAn Island Explorer bus waits to pick up passengers along the shoreline.
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Acadia National Park
Auto Touring Leave No Trace
No Off-Road Parking

Parking outside established parking areas damages vegetation, which can lead to erosion and allow exotic species to move in.

The park has many scenic drives, including the 27-mile Park Loop Road system. To make your trip more enjoyable, follow these auto touring Leave No Trace tips:

  • Follow general LNT principles every time you get out of your car.
  • Observe speed limits to protect wildlife and avoid disturbing other visitors.
  • Share the road with bicyclists and pedestrians. Be patient and pass carefully.
  • If traveling slowly, pull over to let others pass. 
  • Use established parking areas, whether paved or gravel. Do not expand impacts through creative roadside parking. Where right lane parking is permitted, keep all four wheels on the pavement. See Vehicle Restrictions for more parking information.
  • To avoid road congestion and parking nightmares, take the Island Explorer bus!
  • Support Acadia by paying your entrance fee.
 
Island Explorer Bus at Schoodic
NPS/Ginny Reams
From June 23 through early October, Island Explorer buses connect destinations with the park to local communities.
A girl stands along the stone steps of the Kurt Diederich Path in this historic image taken around 1920.  

Did You Know?
Acadia National Park contains more than 120 miles of historic hiking trails. Many of these trails were established by local village improvement societies in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Today many of the historic features, such as stonework, are still visible.

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Last Updated: February 13, 2007 at 14:27 EST