Overview

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.

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).

6/18

Drizzle: Dense intensity

L:58°
H:66.5°

6/19

Fog

L:56.9°
H:71.4°

6/20

Drizzle: Light intensity

L:58.7°
H:67.4°

6/21

Overcast

L:55.5°
H:72.7°

6/22

Overcast

L:53.7°
H:65.2°

6/23

Fog

L:54.4°
H:67.5°

6/24

Overcast

L:58.7°
H:70.1°

44.409286, -68.247501

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Hiking tracks carved through three feet of snow wind through a heavy snow-laden forest.

Activities

Things To Do

Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Boating, Camping, Group Camping, Climbing, Rock Climbing, Compass and GPS, Geocaching, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Fly Fishing, Saltwater Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour, Boat Tour, Hands-On, Citizen Science, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Ice Skating, Paddling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Junior Ranger Program, Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Snow Play, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Swimming, Freshwater Swimming, Saltwater Swimming, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Park Film, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store

Topics

Things To Explore

Arts, Painting, Photography, Poetry and Literature, Sculpture, Colonization and Settlement, Maritime, Lighthouses, Monuments and Memorials, Schools and Education, Transportation, Bridges, Roads, Routes and Highways, Tragic Events, Catastrophic Fires, Women's History, Animals, Birds, Fish, Climate Change, Fire, Forests and Woodlands, Geology, Lakes, Mountains, Night Sky, Astronomy, Oceans, Rock Landscapes and Features, Trails, Wetlands

Large puffy clouds dot a brilliant blue sky as wave crash against the rocky coastline of Acadia.

Contact

Phone

Voice: (207) 288-3338

Fax: (207) 288-8813

TTY: (207) 288-8800

Acadia National Park

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

Wednesday: All DayMonday: All DayThursday: All DaySunday: All DayTuesday: All DayFriday: All DaySaturday: All Day