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Acadia National Park
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Mt Desert Narrows - Acadia National Park ME
A land sculpted by glaciers; the rocky shorelines, marshes, wetlands, and rolling mountains of Acadia National Park sit on the boundary of cool northern coniferous forests and those of the temperate-loving deciduous.
The park protects over 40,000 acres of delicate ecosystems and welcomes 4+ million visitors annually. Summer months are filled with biking, horseback riding, and kayaking; while winter provides snow-filled fun in cross-country skiing, ice fishing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing.
Acadia was designated a national park in 1919 - at the time being referred to as Lafayette National Park. The name change occurred in 1929 to appease individuals willing to donate land to expand the park.
Acadia National Park was the first national park created east of the Mississippi River.
Cadillac Mountain is the fist place to see the winter sunrise in the United States.
More than 10,000 acres of Acadia burned in the forest fire of 1947 forever changing a landscape once dominated by spruce and fir to one rich in aspen and birch.
Scenic Drives
Park Loop Road
The 27-mile Park Loop Road is the go-to scenic drive in Acadia National Park. The route passes key features popular with visitors such as Ocean Path, Sand Beach, and Thunder Hole.
Schoodic Loop Road
Covering 10 miles in total looping the Schoodic Peninsula, 6 miles of Schoodic Loop Road exists within Acadia National Park. The route contains turnouts with views of lighthouseses and forests.
Cadillac Summit Road
The 3-mile scenic drive up Cadillac Mountain takes visitors to the highest peak in the park. The scenic pullouts and views from the top of the mountain that showcasing the amazing landscapes of Acadia are wildly popular. Reservations for Cadillac Summit Road are required late May through late October.
Hiking
There are more than 150 miles of trails to explore in Acadia. Trail variety ranges from challenging summit trails to leisurely coastal strolls. Free public transportation on the Island Explorer provides hassle free access to numerous trailheads.
Camping
All camping in Acadia National Park is seasonal - typically early May through mid-October - and dates vary for each campground.
There is no backcountry or “out-of-bounds” camping and there is no overnight parking anywhere in the park.
Blackwoods Campground Mount Desert Island East
Seawall Campground Mount Desert Island West
Schoodic Woods Campground Schoodic Peninsula
Isle au Haut
For current info, news, and updates on all things Acadia - including fees, permits, and closures - visit Acadia National Park at nps.gov
2022 AUGUST
Acadia was bursting with tourists and it rained the majority of our stay, we made it to some new areas of the park and got to experience camping in the park! 2022 Visit
