Parks

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.

Map showing location of park.

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Spring Prescribed Burns Planned for Acadia National Park

2026-04-24

The National Park Service (NPS) is planning to conduct prescribed burns in Acadia National Park throughout the weekend of April 25, provided weather and fuel conditions are within the prescribed ranges established in the park’s prescribed fire plan. If conditions do not allow for the prescribed burns to take place as planned, NPS will complete them before May 15, 2026.

Landscape photograph depicting rocky cliffs towering above the Atlantic Ocean. Pine trees rest along the top of the cliffs.

What to expect this spring and summer at Acadia National Park

2026-04-14

The National Park Service looks forward to welcoming visitors to Acadia National Park this season! We expect the 2026 summer season to be BUSY, so make sure to plan ahead and recreate responsibly while you’re here. Prepare for your trip to Acadia National Park by following our list of the top five tips.

Peregrine Falcon soars in the sky. Background is blurry, bird is in focus.

Temporary closures for peregrine falcon nesting in Acadia National Park

2026-03-02

To provide peregrine falcons adequate space for nesting, the National Park Service temporarily closed areas including Jordan Cliffs Trail, Precipice Trail, and Valley Cove Trail in Acadia National Park until further notice starting March 1. In addition, the parking lot for the Precipice Trail will remain closed to vehicles until further notice. These annual closures protect the peregrine falcons from inadvertent human disturbance or harassment during the nesting period.

Body of missing person recovered near Bar Island at Acadia National Park

2026-01-29

A multiagency response team recovered the body of a 24-year-old man from the ocean near Bar Island at Acadia National Park on Thursday morning.

Newly constructed single story building with a gabled roof.

National Park Service awards two contracts to complete housing construction at Harden Farm

2025-12-18

The National Park Service recently awarded two major contracts to complete the construction of employee housing at Harden Farm. A $3.4 million contract will connect the site to the town of Bar Harbor’s sewer system, and a $7.4 million contract will construct an additional 28 bedrooms for park employee housing.