Acadia National Park

Millions of people come to Acadia for our distinctive rocky coastline.
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.
Acadia National Park Advisory Commission to meet on September 14
 The Acadia National Park Advisory Commission will meet on Monday, September 14, at 1 pm at the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Event Center (119 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, Maine). The meeting is open to the public and will include an opportunity for public comment. A virtual meeting option is available for those who are unable to attend in person.
Firefighter in yellow gear and blue helmet monitors controlled brush fire with smoke rising around.
Spring Prescribed Burns Planned for Acadia National Park
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
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.
A man and woman holding walking sticks hike up a mountain summit near a wooden trail sign.
Photo by Photo courtesy of Sam Mallon, Friends of Acadia
A group of people riding bicycles travels under the arch of a large stone bridge
Photo by Photo courtesy Yehyun Kim, Friends of Acadia
Two small, booth-like buildings are positioned across a roadway. Park rangers are seated at open win
Photo by NPS Photo by Kent Miller
While seated on a blanket on a patch of mountaintop granite, a man and woman clasp their arms around
Photo by NPS Photo by Kent Miller
A park ranger in uniform appears to lead a spirited discussion with a group of visitors in a wooded
Photo by Photo courtesy Yehyun Kim, Friends of Acadia
A small black-and-white dog with floppy ears wears an orange bandana around its neck. A person stand
Photo by Photo courtesy of Will Newton, Friends of Acadia
Landscape photo of a wide ocean cove with a sand beach with densely wooded mountains and ridges in t
Photo by Photo courtesy Emma Forthofer, Friends of Acadia
Visitors wearing raincoats and holding umbrellas crowd along a metal railing above a steep rocky inl
Photo by NPS Photo by Kent Miller
Landscape photo with a small historic farmhouse in the distance and an interpretive wayside in the f
Photo by Photo courtesy Emma Forthofer, Friends of Acadia
Two small owls with giant eyes are perched next to each other on a tree branch in a dense forest.
Photo by Photo courtesy Yehyun Kim, Friends of Acadia
Woman steps out of the open double-doors of a white bus labeled Island Explorer.
Photo by Photo courtesy of Will Newton, Friends of Acadia
Man in a wheelchair smiles wide while stopped on a path with a pond and mountains in the distance
Photo by Photo courtesy of visitor Harold Johnson. Used with permission