Acadia protects the rugged beauty of the rocky headlands of the Atlantic coastline. It also contains a plethora of habitats and rich cultural heritages. Here, you can enjoy exploring over 27 miles of historic roads, 158 miles of hiking trails, and 45 miles of carriage roads.
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Plan Your Visit
Hours & Season
Acadia National Park is open year-round. Check our website for park facilities operating hours, such as Hulls Cove Visitor Center.
Entrance Fees
- $6 – Timed Entry Reservation - Location
- $35 – Entrance - Private Vehicle
- $30 – Entrance - Motorcycle
- $20 – Entrance - Per Person
- $0 – Entrance - Education/Academic Groups
- $100 – Nonresident
Weather
Located on Mount Desert Island in Maine, Acadia experiences all four seasons. Summer temperatures range from 45-90F (7-30C). Fall temperatures range from 30-70F (-1-21C). Typically the first frost is in mid-October and first snowfall begins in November and can continue through April with an average accumulation of 73 inches (185 cm). Winter temperatures range from 14-35F (-10 - 2C). Spring temperatures range from 30-70F (-1-21C).
Things to Do
Hike Wonderland Trail
This 1.4 out and back trail on an old gravel fire road is family-friendly and provides direct access to the coastline with birding opportunities.
Hike Great Head Trail
This 1.7 mile trail has spectacular ocean views along a coastal headland with some wooded sections. This historic trail also includes the ruins of an early 1900's tea house.
Hike Jesup Path and Hemlock Path Loop
This forested path continues to a boardwalk with multiple interpretive signs and benches. It opens up to a meadow before looping back on an old fire road. Views of Dorr Mountain are interspersed in this walk along a birch and hemlock forest.
Hike Schoodic Peninsula Trails
This 7.5 mile network of hiking trails leads across the peninsula, from Winter Harbor in the north through spruce-fir forests, pine woodlands, and a shrubland, terminating on the southern end at Blueberry Hill. Enjoy views from the Anvil and Schoodic Head, as well as some challenging steep climbs from the East Trail.
Hike Western Mountain Loop
This 3.8 mile loop travels through forested areas and up the summits of Bernard Mountain and Mansell Mountain, together creating Western Mountain. Although there are not many views, it is a challenging hike with hundreds of cut stone steps and other steep sections along the way.
Hike St. Sauveur and Acadia Mountain Loop
This 3.9 mile challenging loop summits two mountain peaks and offers stunning views of Somes Sound, the surrounding mountains, outlying islands,and the ocean.
Getting There
Address: 25 Visitor Center Road Bar Harbor ME 04609
From Boston take I-95 north to Augusta, Maine, then Route 3 east to Ellsworth, and on to Mount Desert Island. For an alternate route, continue on I-95 north to Bangor, Maine, then take I-395 to U.S. Route 1A east to Ellsworth. In Ellsworth, take Route 3 to Mount Desert Island.
Get driving directions → Official NPS directions →Where to Stay – Campgrounds
Blackwoods Campground
281 sites · $60/night
Blackwoods Campground is located on the east side of Mount Desert Island, about 5 miles (8 km) south of Bar Harbor on Route 3. All sites at Blackwoods are wood…
Duck Harbor Campground
5 sites · $20/night
Duck Harbor Campground is located on Isle au Haut, a rugged island off the coast of Stonington, Maine. This campground has five sites with lean-to shelters and…
Schoodic Woods Campground
89 sites · $22/night
Schoodic Woods Campground is the newest campground in the park and located 1.5 miles (2.5 km) southeast of Winter Harbor on the Schoodic Peninsula. It is appro…
Seawall Campground
202 sites · $30/night
Seawall Campground is located on the west side of Mount Desert Island about 4 miles (6 km) south of Southwest Harbor. The campground is approximately 18 miles …
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to enter Acadia National Park?
The entrance fee for Acadia National Park is $35. See Plan Your Visit above for vehicle, per-person, and annual-pass rates.
When is Acadia National Park open?
Acadia National Park is open year-round. Check our website for park facilities operating hours, such as Hulls Cove Visitor Center.
What are the best things to do in Acadia National Park?
Popular things to do in Acadia National Park include Hike Wonderland Trail, Hike Great Head Trail, Hike Jesup Path and Hemlock Path Loop, Hike Schoodic Peninsula Trails. See Things to Do above for photos and details.
Are there campgrounds in Acadia National Park?
Yes — Acadia National Park has 4 campgrounds, including Blackwoods Campground, Duck Harbor Campground, Schoodic Woods Campground. See Campgrounds above for site counts, fees, and booking links.