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Acadia National ParkTwo young boys enjoy the surf at Sand Beach.
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Acadia National Park
Swimming
Lifeguard on Sand Beach
Lifeguard on Sand Beach

Acadia National Park has two beaches staffed with lifeguards during the summer season:

  • Sand Beach, located off Park Loop Road, offers ocean swimming. The water temperature rarely exceeds 55 degrees (13 degrees Celsius).
  • Echo Lake Beach, on the west side of the island, offers a somewhat warmer swimming experience.

For your safety and health, Sand Beach and Echo Lake Beach are part of the Maine Healthy Beaches program, which tracks water quality at swimming beaches across Maine.

Many other lakes and ponds on the island are public water supplies where swimming, wading, and pets are prohibited. Please respect posted regulations.
CCC members take a break from their work to admire the view along the ocean.  

Did You Know?
The Civilian Conservation Corps performed important work in Acadia National Park, including clearing brush, setting stones, and constructing Seawall Campground. Today park headquarters is located in the former CCC camp.

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Last Updated: May 07, 2008 at 17:10 EST