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Acadia National Park

  • Northeast
  • 9 hikes
  • 13 places to see
  • 3 current alerts

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Current alerts

  • Closure

    Eastern Section of Beech Mountain Loop Trail Closed for Repairs

    Starting Sept 21, the eastern section of the Beech Mountain Loop Trail will be closed for repairs from a junction just beyond the parking lot to just below the summit at the fire tower. Three alternate routes to the summit are available: the outer loop of the Beech Mountain Loop Trail, Beech South R…

  • Closure

    Schoodic Mountain Road Closed for Repairs

    Starting Aug 31, the Schoodic Mountain Road will be closed for repairs from Schoodic Loop Road to the summit of Schoodic Head. Workers will be operating heavy equipment for resurfacing, regrading and ditching.

  • Closure

    Southern Section of Ocean Path Closed for Repairs

    Starting Aug 31, a section of Ocean Path will be closed for repairs from a trailhead across from the Otter Point parking lot to the trail's southern terminus.

From the National Park Service, as of October 29, 2026, 5:15 am. Check nps.gov before you go.

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About Acadia

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.

From the National Park Service.

Region
Northeast
State
Maine
Designation
National Park
Entrance fee
$35, private vehicle
Hikes on this page
9
Places to see
13
Articles
10

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Acadia.

Entrance fees

  • $35 Private Vehicle Valid for seven days. Admits private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all occupants. This includes rental cars, RVs, and vans with fewer than 16 passengers. If the vehicle pass is purchased, no other pass is necessary.
  • $30 Motorcycle
  • $20 Per Person
  • $6 Timed Entry Reservation - Location
  • $100 Nonresident

Passes

  • $70 Annual Entrance - Park

Hours

Open 24 hours a day, every day.

Acadia National Park is open year-round. Check our website for park facilities operating hours, such as Hulls Cove Visitor Center.

Weather and when to go

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).

Getting there

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.

Gateway towns
Bar Harbor, ME · Southwest Harbor, ME · Ellsworth, ME
Nearest airports
Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) · Bangor International Airport (BGR) · Portland International Jetport (PWM)

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address
25 Visitor Center Road, Hulls Cove Visitor Center, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Official site
nps.gov/acad

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

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A day-by-day plan for Acadia

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Where to stay for Acadia

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Things to do in Acadia

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

  • Hike Beehive Loop

    Hiking · about 1.7 hours

    This is a 1.4 mile loop trail that ascends a 450 ft cliff face. Exposed cliffs, iron rungs, and granite staircases climb this trail revealing scenic ocean views.

  • Hike Jesup Path and Hemlock Path Loop

    Hiking · about 40 min

    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 a…

  • Waysides at Schoodic Woods Ranger Station

    Self-Guided Tours - Auto · about 45 min

    There are two waysides featured on a wall at the Schoodic Woods Ranger Station. "Exploring Schoodic," offers an aerial view of a peninsula with a rugged coastline. The land-mass i…

  • Hike Perpendicular and Razorback Loop

    Hiking · about 1.3 hours

    The loop features a gravel shoreline path along Long Pond and a steep ascent on granite staircase of over 300 stone steps built by the CCC to reach the summit of Mansell Mountain.

  • Hike Bar Island Trail

    Hiking · about 1 hour

    Walk along a gravel sand bar during low tide to reach Bar Island. Once on the island, hike another mile to the highest point on the island for views of Bar Harbor and Frenchman Ba…

  • Hike Wonderland Trail

    Hiking · about 40 min

    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 Ship Harbor Trail

    Hiking · about 40 min

    Ship Harbor Trail is a 1.3 mile figure-8 loop near Seawall. Great for families and birders, and a variety of habitats can be seen along the shore.

  • Hike Ocean Path Trail

    Hiking · about 2.7 hours

    The ocean path is a spectacular 2.2 mile long out and back trail takes you along the bold coast of Maine with ocean views, granite slabs, and rocky cliffs. This trail is a great w…

  • Hike Compass Harbor Trail

    Hiking · about 35 min

    Explore a historic site near Bar Harbor and enjoy a dramatic shoreline with views of Frenchman Bay and Ironbound Island.

Trails

Places to see

History & culture

Visitor centers & lodging

Campgrounds in Acadia

Run by the park service. Reservable sites book on Recreation.gov; first-come sites do not.

Reading about Acadia

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Acadia

5 Best Hikes in Acadia National Park

The Best Hikes Acadia National Park offers combine exposed granite summits, wave-cut shoreline, glacial lakes, and quieter western mountains. Our five picks are the Beehive Loop, Ocean Path,…

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