Acadia National Park • Maine

A man and woman holding walking sticks hike up a mountain summit near a wooden trail sign.

A group of people riding bicycles travels under the arch of a large stone bridge

Two small, booth-like buildings are positioned across a roadway. Park rangers are seated at open win

While seated on a blanket on a patch of mountaintop granite, a man and woman clasp their arms around

A park ranger in uniform appears to lead a spirited discussion with a group of visitors in a wooded

A small black-and-white dog with floppy ears wears an orange bandana around its neck. A person stand

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Visitors wearing raincoats and holding umbrellas crowd along a metal railing above a steep rocky inl

Landscape photo with a small historic farmhouse in the distance and an interpretive wayside in the f

Two small owls with giant eyes are perched next to each other on a tree branch in a dense forest.

Woman steps out of the open double-doors of a white bus labeled Island Explorer.

Man in a wheelchair smiles wide while stopped on a path with a pond and mountains in the distance

Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. At 4 million visits a year, it's one of the top 10 most-visited national parks in the United States. Visitors enjoy 27 miles of historic motor roads, 158 miles of hiking trails, and 45 miles of carriage roads.

There are 158 miles of hiking trails in Acadia. More at go.nps.gov/HikeAcadia
Photo courtesy of Sam Mallon, Friends of Acadia

There are 45 miles of historic carriage roads in Acadia. More at go.nps.gov/carriageroads
Photo courtesy Yehyun Kim, Friends of Acadia

Entrance fees are required year round. More at go.nps.gov/AcadiaPass
NPS Photo by Kent Miller

A vehicle reservation is required to drive the Cadillac Summit Road from late-May to mid-October. More at go.nps.gov/AcadiaVehicleReservations
NPS Photo by Kent Miller

Current listings of ranger-led programs are posted online at go.nps.gov/AcadiaEvents
Photo courtesy Yehyun Kim, Friends of Acadia

All pets must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet (2 m) at all times. More at go.nps.gov/AcadiaPets
Photo courtesy of Will Newton, Friends of Acadia

Sand Beach, located on the eastern side of Mount Desert Island in Newport Cove, is the largest sandy beach found in Acadia.
Photo courtesy Emma Forthofer, Friends of Acadia

Thunder Hole often attracts large crowds an hour or two before high tide when there can be loud splashes of ocean waves into a small cave along the shoreline.
NPS Photo by Kent Miller

In summer, stop by Carroll Homestead during program hours to explore the grounds of an 1800s farm, play games, and hear family stories.
Photo courtesy Emma Forthofer, Friends of Acadia

Two young owls watch park visitors who are watching them near the Sieur de Monts Nature Center
Photo courtesy Yehyun Kim, Friends of Acadia

Ride the fare-free Island Explorer to reduce congestion and avoid parking challenges. More at go.nps.gov/IslandExplorer
Photo courtesy of Will Newton, Friends of Acadia

Acadia strives to make its facilities, programs, and information accessible to people of all abilities. More at go.nps.gov/AcadiaAccessibility
Photo courtesy of visitor Harold Johnson. Used with permission

Park sign along a snow covered road

There's actually a lot to do and enjoy in Acadia during the off season, from November through April.

people board an island explorer bus

Details of your visit start to come together here including camping, fees, reservations, operating hours, transportation info and more.

Woman in a field along coastline writes in a note pad

Learn about park history, nature, and management practices.

People standing in a carriage road holding rakes and tools

Learn how to volunteer, work with us, become an artist in residence, report a wildlife sighting, and other ways to get involved in Acadia.

Visitor hikes on a trail past a park boundary and entry pass sign

A park entrance pass is required year-round. Vehicles must display a pass clearly visible through the windshield. Buy & print a pass online.

Ranger leans out of booth window to scan a device held by a driver of a vehicle.

Vehicle reservations are required to drive Cadillac Summit Road from late-May to mid-October. Buy reservations online. Not sold at the park.

Photo of a white and red vintage trailer under trees at a campsite.

All campsite reservations must be made online in advance. There is no backcountry camping or overnight parking allowed in Acadia.

Two women kneel in tall grass

Learn more about the heritage, culture, and continuing presence of tribes known collectively as Wabanaki or "People of the Dawnland"

Ranger leads visitors walking single file through a field with a coastline and mountain in distance

Whether this is your first visit to Acadia, or you've been coming with your family for generations, check out this list to learn the latest.

Smiling man in wheelchair parked on path with mountain and pond in background

Acadia National Park is committed to making its facilities, landscapes, programs, and information accessible to people of all abilities.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

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