National park · Maine

Acadia National Park

The first national park east of the Mississippi, where Atlantic surf meets pink granite peaks on Mount Desert Island and the Wabanaki people have lived for over 10,000 years.

Entrance
$35 private vehicle
Hours
Open 24 hours daily Acadia National Park
Established
1916
Region
Islands & Shores
Acadia National Park
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History

Acadia National Park is the first national park established east of the Mississippi River and the only one in the Northeastern United States. It has a rich human history dating back over 10,000 years, primarily associated with the Wabanaki people.

Key events

  1. The park was initially designated as Sieur de Monts National Monument by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916.
  2. It was renamed Lafayette National Park in 1919 before becoming Acadia National Park in 1929.
  3. In 2021, Acadia National Park recorded 4.07 million visitors, marking a record count.

Trails

  • Beehive Loop Trail 1.6 mi · Hard
  • Precipice Trail 1.6 mi · Hard
  • Ocean Path 4.4 mi · Easy
  • Cadillac Mountain North Ridge 4.4 mi · Moderate
  • Jordan Pond Path 3.3 mi · Easy

Plan your visit

Hours · Acadia National Park

Open 24 hours, every day

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

Entrance fees

  • Timed Entry Reservation - Location $6
  • Private Vehicle $35
  • Motorcycle $30
  • Per Person $20
  • Education/Academic Groups Free
  • Non-commercial Groups Free
  • Nonresident $100

Fees and hours as of May 2026. Check current details on NPS.gov

When to go

  • Summer. Warm weather, all trails open, ideal for coastal activities
  • Fall. Peak foliage mid-October, fewer crowds, great hiking weather
  • Spring. Bird migration May-June, wildflowers, lower crowds
  • Winter. Solitude, snowshoeing on carriage trails, Northern Lights viewing

Wildlife

White-tailed deerPeregrine falconsBald eaglesHarbor sealsCommon loonsSnowshoe haresRed foxesPuffins

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