As the tallest point on the eastern seaboard Cadillac Mountain provides fantastic viewpoints.
Photo: NPS / Kristi Rugg
About
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.
Activities
Arts and CultureCultural DemonstrationsAstronomyStargazingBikingBoatingCampingGroup CampingClimbingRock ClimbingCompass and GPSGeocachingFishingFreshwater FishingFly FishingSaltwater FishingFood
Directions
From Boston take I-95 north to Augusta, Maine, then Route 3 east to Ellsworth, and on to Mount Desert Island. For an alternate route, continue on I-95 north to Bangor, Maine, then take I-395 to U.S. Route 1A east to Ellsworth. In Ellsworth, take Route 3 to Mount Desert Island.
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Located on Mount Desert Island in Maine, Acadia experiences all four seasons. Summer temperatures range from 45-90F (7-30C). Fall temperatures range from 30-70F (-1-21C). Typically the first frost is in mid-October and first snowfall begins in November and can continue through April with an average accumulation of 73 inches (185 cm). Winter temperatures range from 14-35F (-10 - 2C). Spring temperatures range from 30-70F (-1-21C).
News
Mar 2, 2026
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.
Jan 29, 2026
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.
Dec 18, 2025
National Park Service awards two contracts to complete housing construction at Harden Farm
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.