Accessibility

Go to information on:
Physical / Mobility

Deaf / Hearing Loss
Blind / Low Vision
Service Animals

 

Access Guide

 

Acadia National Park is constantly striving to make your visit more enjoyable by making facilities as accessible as possible. For information about accessibility in the park, download a copy of the Accessibility Guide.

 

General Information

 

Entrance Fees
U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are permanently disabled are eligible for the Interagency Access Pass. This free, lifetime admission pass is valid at National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, US Fish and Wildlife Service, US Forest Service, and Bureau of Reclamation sites.

• Must be obtained with valid identification
• Does not cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessioners
• Available at park entrance stations, most visitor centers, and online; admits pass owner and passengers in a private vehicle

For information, or to download an application visit https://www.nps.gov/fees_passes.htm

 

For your health

 

Air Quality
Air pollution produced in eastern states is often carried into Maine by the wind. Park staff monitor ozone levels so that they can issue ozone advisories if levels are dangerous to people with respiratory conditions. For more information call [phone].

 

Medical Information
Call 911 for emergency medical or police assistance or to report accidents or injuries.

Mount Desert Island Hospital
10 Wayman Lane, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
[phone]
http://www.mdihospital.org/site/

Maine Coast Memorial
50 Union Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605
[phone]
http://mcmhospital.org/site/

Eastern Maine Medical Center
489 State Street, Bangor, ME 04402
[phone]
http://www.emmc.org/

 

Contact Information
Island-wide emergency number: 911

Acadia National Park is continually working to improve access for all visitors. If you have any comments or suggestions concerning access during your visit to Acadia or desire more information about the park, please contact:

Acadia National Park
PO Box 177
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
[phone]
e-mail us

 

Duration:

29 minutes, 13 seconds

Each summer, from mid-June through mid-September, a local company offers a five-hour boat cruise to Baker Island interpreted by an NPS park ranger. A short trip on a motorized launch is required to complete the journey, however. Since some visitors with mobility impairments may not be able to participate in the experience, the NPS commissioned this video by Will Greene, a local filmmaker. Learn more about all of the park's  guided tours and boat cruise offerings at ... https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/guidedtours.htm