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 3.5 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.
Skaters on frozen pond.
Ranger with taxidermy animals and birds.
Seasons greetings from Acadia National Park.
Skiers along snowy coastline.
Woman with white dog.
Merry Christmas from Acadia National Park. We hope that your Christmas and holiday time is a bundle of joy.
Man on snowshoes in forest.
Man with woman on crutches.
Happy holidays.
Brown park sign.
Ranger kneels with dog.
Happy solstice from Acadia National Park.
Two snow machines on road.
Woman in seastar costume.
Happy new year from Acadia National Park, and from sea to shining sea star.
Small birds on snow.
Ranger with dog wearing beard.
From our family to yours, happy holidays from Acadia National Park.
Snowy trees and rocky shoreline.
Ranger with beaver puppet.
Wonderful wishes to you all.
Deer in deep snow outside headquarters.
Bearded man in falling snow with park map.
Is the North Pole in Maine? ... Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho.
The Acadia National Park community wishes you and yours a safe and joyous holiday season.
There's lots to do and discover in Acadia during the off season.
Learn about park entry fees and annual passes including how to buy, print, and display your pass on your dashboard before you get here.
From glamping to pitching a tent, find out where to camp overnight at Acadia.
Details of your visit start to come together here.
A good place to start for common, and uncommon, visitor questions.
Acadia National Park is studying results of an 18-day pilot of a Vehicle Reservation System prior to taking next steps in summer 2021.
Acadia has a plan to improve visitor experiences and reduce congestion. Work began in 2020 and full implementation may take a decade.
Review a list of Current Volunteer Opportunities to find the right Acadia experience for you.
Catch glimpses of sunrise, storms, sailboats, and the occasional seagull.
The Artist-in-Residence program is dedicated to creating new ways for visitors to experience Acadia through the arts.
Last updated: December 17, 2020