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- If you have an interagency pass, like the America the Beautiful annual pass, you’ll get free entry to Acadia and about 2,000 other public lands for a year. Acadia National Park is NOT closed in the winter. Even with the road closures, you’ll still get a lot of land and sea to cover. The miles of carriage roads stay open as weather permits.
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Oct 6, 2023 · Welcome to Acadia National Park. — Crown Jewel of the North Atlantic Coastline. Learn more about the park and make plans for your visit at nps.gov/acadia. Buy Before You Arrive. All visitors aged 16 and above must have a park entrance pass. All vehicles must display a pass clearly visible through the windshield.
- Do I Need An Entrance Pass?
- Where Is The Park Located and What Is The Travel Distance?
- What Is The Best Driving Route to Take to Acadia from The South?
- Do I Need A Car to Visit Acadia National Park?
- Is There Any Lodging in The Park?
- What Is There to Do in Acadia?
- What Ranger-Led Activities Are available?
- What Is There For Children to Do in Acadia?
- Are Pets Allowed in The Park?
- When Does The Park Loop Road Open and Close Each Year?
Yes, you need either an Acadia or National Park/Federal Lands Pass. There are several different types of passes. Standard Acadia passes (valid for 7 days) are $35 per vehicle. You can purchase passes online or at information centers throughout the park. See also Feesfor specific locations and review all passes.
Acadia is located on Mount Desert Island along the coast of Maine. The park is 264 miles from Boston and 50 miles from Bangor, Maine. See also Maps
There are two routes: 1. Take I-95 north to Augusta, Maine; from Augusta take Route 3 east to Ellsworth and on to Mount Desert Island. 2. Take I-95 north to Bangor, Maine; from Bangor take Route 1A east to Ellsworth; from Ellsworth take Route 3 to Mount Desert Island. See also Directions
You do not need a car when the Island Explorer Shuttle Bus is operating (late June to early October). Visit the Island Explorerwebsite for specific details on car-free vacation options.
The park has two campgrounds on Mount Desert Island, one campground on the Schoodic Peninsula, and five lean-to shelters on Isle au Haut. There are many types of accommodations in nearby towns. Contact area Chambers of Commercefor lodging information.
There are many miles of shoreline to explore, 125 miles of hiking trails, and 45 miles of carriage roads. Kayaking and canoeing are popular activities. Two beaches offer salt water or fresh water in which to swim. A variety of ranger-led programs will introduce you to Acadia's diverse natural and cultural history. See also Things to Do
Between mid-May and mid-October park rangers offer hikes, walks, boat cruises, talks, evening amphitheater programs, and children's programs. They also provide opportunities to view peregrine falcons and raptors. See also Ranger Program Descriptions
Children of all ages can participate in the Junior Ranger Program. Many of the ranger-led programs are specifically designed for children and families. See also Kid & Family Programs
Pets must be leashed and attended or otherwise physically restrained at all times. Pets are allowed in all park locations except Sand Beach, Echo Lake Beach, Isle au Haut campground, ladder trails, public buildings, and lakes that are public drinking water supplies. Please do not bring pets to ranger-led activities. Service dogs or sight-guiding do...
The Park Loop Road closes on December 1, unless there is a significant snowfall that forces an earlier closure. The road reopens on April 15 if weather permits. A two-mile section of the road, one of the most scenic sections, remains open all year. See also Directions
Mar 29, 2024 · Acadia National Park is open year-round, however, some areas of the park operate seasonally and close for the winter. Schoodic Loop, Point Road, Carriage Roads, and Sand Beach are open...
- Jacqueline Dole
- Arrive with a plan … and a back-up plan. Acadia welcomed more than 4 million visits in 2021, and 2022 will be another busy year. Start your trip planning at nps.gov/Acadia and consider places to go and things to do.
- Purchase a park entrance pass. Visitors over the age of 15 are required to have a park entrance pass. If you are parking, don’t forget to display your pass through your windshield.
- Purchase a vehicle reservation for Cadillac Mountain. Vehicle reservations are required for Cadillac Summit Road from May 25 through October 22. Purchase vehicle reservations on Recreation.gov BEFORE your visit (and remember to print or download your reservation).
- Consider a car-free experience. Leave your car at your place of lodging and ride the fare-free Island Explorer shuttle. From June 23 through October 10, the Island Explorer connects surrounding communities with trailheads, campgrounds, carriage road entrances and popular destinations in the park, except for the Cadillac Summit Road.
Acadia National Park is NOT closed in the winter. Even with the road closures, you’ll still get a lot of land and sea to cover. The miles of carriage roads stay open as weather permits. Schoodic Peninsula’s scenic drive and trails are open year-round, weather permitting.
Jan 7, 2023 · July and August are the most busy and crowded times to visit the park, but also the best months for weather with fewest rain days. However, here are my personal favorite times to visit Acadia: Mid to late May, right before Memorial Day Weekend. Early to mid June, before the July 4th holiday.
Acadia’s beautiful Carriage Roads are open only to hikers, bikers, and horses. Apart from the Carriage Roads, The Park Loop Road is open to bicyclists, but can be very challenging due to it’s steep winding roads and frequent vehicle congestion. For more on biking in Acadia visit the park website here.
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