Acadia National Park

Current alerts

• Park ClosureSouthern 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.

• Park ClosureSchoodic 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.

• CautionAvoid Water Contact at Sand Beach Lagoon (Not for Sand Beach)

  Bacterial levels have exceeded public health standards at Sand Beach Lagoon and a Public Health Advisory has been posted. The public is advised against swimming at this beach until bacterial levels return to healthful levels. (Not for Sand Beach.)

Location

44.4093, -68.2475

Key trails & viewpoints

• Hike Perpendicular and Razorback Loop

  This hike is 2.7 miles roundtrip. Duration, or how long a hike takes, depends on your pace, how frequently you stop, and the terrain. For an average pace, this hike takes 1 to 2 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

  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 Bay.

• Hike Wonderland Trail

  Duration, or how long a hike takes, depends on your pace, how frequently you stop, and the terrain. For an average pace, this hike takes less than an hour.

  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

  Duration, or how long a hike takes, depends on your pace, how frequently you stop, and the terrain. For an average pace, this hike takes less than an hour.

  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

  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 way to access Thunder Hole and Otter Point from the Sand Beach parking area.

• Hike Compass Harbor Trail

  Duration, or how long a hike takes, depends on your pace, how frequently you stop, and the terrain. For an average pace, this hike takes 30 to 45 minutes.

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

• Hike Cadillac Summit Loop

  The Cadillac Summit Loop, located on the eastern side of Mount Desert Island, is well known as one of the most scenic paths at Acadia National Park. Starting at the top of Cadillac Mountain, which is accessible via car, this path provides a walk with breathtaking 360-degree views of Frenchman Bay, the Porcupine Islands, and Downeast Maine.

• Hike Jesup Path and Hemlock Path Loop

  This hike is 1.5 miles roundtrip. Duration, or how long a hike takes, depends on your pace, how frequently you stop, and the terrain. For an average pace, this hike takes 30 to 60 minutes.

  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.

Hours & fees

• Timed Entry Reservation - Location — $6.00

  Vehicle reservations are not required for any other areas of the park, or for visitors who enter the area by foot, bike, or taxi. Vehicle reservations provide a timed entry, but do not require a departure time until 9 pm, when the road closes to vehicles. Reservations do not permit re-entry. Reservations are per vehicle, not per person. Reservations do not assign a specific parking space. Parking is prohibited outside of designated spaces. Cadillac is not served by the Island Explorer bus system.

• Entrance - Private Vehicle — $35.00

  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.

• Entrance - Motorcycle — $30.00

  Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

• Entrance - Per Person — $20.00

  Valid for seven days. Admits one individual with no car (bicyclist, hiker, pedestrian). Youth 15 and under are admitted free of charge.

• Entrance - Education/Academic Groups — $0.00

  School groups and other academic institutions may qualify for an Educational Fee Waiver. If not qualified, please check fees for large or commercial groups.

• Entrance - Non-commercial Groups — $0.00

  Groups entering Acadia by bus, van, or other high-capacity vehicles (16 people or more) must pay an organized group entrance fee. Adults (16 years old and over): $20/per person Youth (15 years old and under): Free

• Commercial Entrance - Per Person — $20.00

  Are you operating a business that provides leisure or recreational services while in the park? If so, it is considered a commercial group and you are required to have a Commercial Use Authorization. A commercial group is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provisions of the service. Learn more on our "Do Business With Us" page.

• Nonresident — $100.00

  Each non-US resident aged 16 and older visiting Acadia National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless they are admitted with an Annual or America the Beautiful Pass. This includes nonresidents entering as part of a commercial tour group, commercial use authorization (CUA) group, or concessioner tour group.

Activities

• 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