Water Activities

Person in a row boat pushing off a shoreline
Boating

A number of lakes and ponds on Mount Desert Island permit boating.

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Swimming

A few freshwater and ocean locations permit swimming on Mount Desert Island.

Snail moves around in a tide pool
Tidepooling at Acadia

Explore tide pools and learn about these unique ecosystems at Acadia.

Last updated: September 1, 2020

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