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.
A park ranger gleefully hands a park visitor a park pass.
Acadia National Park to move to cashless fee collection starting April 15
Beginning April 15, Acadia National Park will transition to a fully cashless fee system and only accept mobile payments, credit cards, or debit cards at park sales outlets for entrance fees. Visitors who are only able to pay with cash may purchase a park pass from one of nine local third party vendors.
A washout on the left side of a stone road.
Acadia National Park closes carriage roads during spring thaw
Starting March 18, the National Park Service will close carriage roads to all users until further notice to protect the roads during spring thaw, also known as “mud season.” Warmer weather and wet conditions soften the carriage roads and make them susceptible to damage. Walking, bicycling and riding horses in such conditions can cause ruts and potholes that channel water and exacerbate erosion. The NPS will reopen the carriage roads once the gravel surface dries out and becomes firm enough to prevent damage.
Banded peregrine falcon sits on granite cliff.
Temporary closures for peregrine falcon nesting in Acadia National Park
To provide peregrine falcons adequate space for nesting, the National Park Service will temporarily close areas including Penobscot East Trail, Jordan Cliffs Trail, Precipice Trail, and Valley Cove Trail in Acadia National Park on March 1 until further notice. 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.
Composite image of portraits of five people
Acadia National Park Invites Five Artists-in-Residence for 2025
Five artists have accepted invitations to participate in the Artist-in-Residence program at Acadia National Park in 2025. Each invited participant is asked to lead one outreach activity for park visitors and complete a finished work of art for display in park gallery spaces, as well as a permanent online catalog.
Acadia National Park updates availability of campground reservations
Starting in 2025, reservations for Blackwoods, Seawall, and Schoodic Woods campgrounds in Acadia National Park will be available four months earlier than before. Beginning December 1, 2024, 90% of campground reservations will be available up to six months ahead of the desired arrival date. The remaining 10% of the campground reservations will be released two weeks ahead of the desired arrival date, which includes same-day reservations.
A brilliant sunset filled with hues of blue, red, orange, magenta, and purple highlight the sky.
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
Large puffy clouds dot a brilliant blue sky as wave crash against the rocky coastline of Acadia.
Photo by NPS / Kristi Rugg
Two hikers ascend a sheer cliff trail by way of historic iron rung ladders.
Photo by NPS / Kristi Rugg