Last updated: November 25, 2024
Thing to Do
Explore Historic Carroll Homestead
Emma Forthofer/Friends of Acadia
Head towards the west side of the island to visit an example of island life at Carroll Homestead, a time capsule of early Euro-american settlement before Mount Desert Island became a tourist destination and Acadia National Park came into being.
In summer, experience family life at Carroll Homestead. Come play 1800s games, try your hand at contemporary farm tools, and hear Carroll family stories with park rangers. Check the park calendar online or ask a ranger for program times.
In summer, experience family life at Carroll Homestead. Come play 1800s games, try your hand at contemporary farm tools, and hear Carroll family stories with park rangers. Check the park calendar online or ask a ranger for program times.
Details
Activity
Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Explore Carroll Homestead on your own or with a ranger at our Carroll Homestead family program (summer only). Check our online calendar or at Hulls Cove Visitor Center for program times.
Pets Allowed
Yes
Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Carroll Homestead
Reservations
No
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Carroll Homestead is open from dawn to dusk. For program times (summer only), check our online calendar or at Hulls Cove Visitor Center
Accessibility Information
Accessible parking and portable toilet are available here.
The homestead interior and grounds are wheelchair accessible. The grounds are unpaved, and may be unstable after rain or snow. Most activities in the Carroll Homestead ranger program are wheelchair accessible.
The homestead interior and grounds are wheelchair accessible. The grounds are unpaved, and may be unstable after rain or snow. Most activities in the Carroll Homestead ranger program are wheelchair accessible.