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.
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.
Peregrine Falcon soars in the sky. Background is blurry, bird is in focus.
Temporary closures for peregrine falcon nesting in Acadia National Park
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
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.
Silhouette of a hiker walking along a ridgeline at sunset
Photo by Photo courtesy of Will Newton, 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 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
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
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
A young woman wearing a uniform shirt crouches low to speak with two young girls holding a small stu
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
Two large black horses pull a green carriage with yellow-spoked wheels across a stone bridge surroun
Photo by Photo courtesy Julia Walker Thomas, Friends of Acadia