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.
Man rescued by airlift from Beehive Trail in Acadia National Park
At approximately 8:00 am on September 18, 2024, park rangers responded to a report of a 58-year-old male experiencing a serious medical event on the Beehive Trail in Acadia National Park.
Road bicycle accident at Acadia National Park leaves man in critical condition
On  September 9 just after 1:00 p.m., park rangers responded to an accident involving a 70 year-old male who fell off his road bicycle on the Park Loop Road near the Cadillac North Ridge Trail crossing. 
Tourism to Acadia National Park contributes $685 million to the local economy
A new National Park Service report shows that 3.88 million visitors to Acadia National Park in 2023 spent $475 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 6,600 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $685 million.
A smiling fees employee hands a customer their credit card back to them.
Do you want to work for Acadia National Park in summer 2025?
Before applying to work as a seasonal employee at Acadia National Park – consider taking one of their free federal resume workshops, offered in partnership with Ellsworth Adult and Community Education. Applying for a federal job is different than applying to jobs in nearly every other industry and the process can be daunting for first time applicants. Applicants must understand the expectations surrounding federal resumes and the federal application process. These free federal resume workshops will provide prospective seasonal employees with the tools to successfully submit a job application to Acadia National Park.
Acadia National Park Advisory Commission meets on September 9
BAR HARBOR, MAINE – The Acadia National Park Advisory Commission will meet at Schoodic Institute’s Moore Auditorium (65 Acadia Dr, Winter Harbor, ME 04693) on Monday, September 9 at 1 pm. There will be a virtual meeting option for those unable to attend in-person. The meeting is open to the public and will include an opportunity for public comment. 
Large puffy clouds dot a brilliant blue sky as wave crash against the rocky coastline of Acadia.
Photo by NPS / Kristi Rugg
Hiking tracks carved through three feet of snow wind through a heavy snow-laden forest.
Photo by NPS / Kristi Rugg
A brilliant sunset filled with hues of blue, red, orange, magenta, and purple highlight the sky.
Photo by NPS / Kristi Rugg
Two hikers ascend a sheer cliff trail by way of historic iron rung ladders.
Photo by NPS / Kristi Rugg