Acadia National Park Maine

Acadia National Park Overview

Acadia National Park includes Mount Desert Island, other coastal islands, granite peaks, ocean shoreline, woodlands and lakes along Maine’s North Atlantic coast. Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the East Coast of the US is also located at the park. Visitors can enjoy hiking on 158 miles of trails, beach combing, biking, picnicking, fishing, boating, swimming, climbing and wildlife viewing. There are also historic sites, museums and other places to explore include the Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse.

Acadia National Park Camping

Camping is only permitted in one of the four designated campgrounds. The mainland campgrounds include Blackwoods, Seawall and Schoodic Woods. Each campground has single family campsites. Group camping is also available. Duck Harbor campground is located on the Isle au Haut and only accessible by mailboat from the mainland.

Amenities

• Amphitheater
• BBQ Grills
• Boat Ramp
• Camp Store
• Campfire Center
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Drinking Water
• Dump Station
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Gift Shop
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Group Camping
• Ice
• Nature Store
• Park Interpreter
• Pay Phone
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Ranger Station
• Recycling Center
• Restaurant
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets, Vault Toilets)
• Showers
• Snack Bar
• Visitor Center

Activities

• Beach
• Beach Access
• Beach Combing
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Boating (non motorized)
• Canoeing
• Climbing
• Creek
• Cultural Sites
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Interpretive Programs
• Kayaking
• Lake
• Mountain Biking
• Museum
• Nature Trails
• Ocean
• Paddle Boating
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Walking Trails
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing
• Winter/Snow Sports