Basic Information

Photo courtesy of Brandi Brooks @brandibrooksphoto. Used with permission.

 

Physical Address

Acadia National Park
Hulls Cove Visitor Center
25 Visitor Center Road
Bar Harbor, ME 04609

Directions

To Acadia National Park by Car

• Mount Desert Island: 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 Route 1A east to Ellsworth. In Ellsworth, take Route 3 to Mount Desert Island.
• Schoodic Peninsula: Take I-95 north to Bangor, Maine, then take Route 1A east to Ellsworth. In Ellsworth, head north on U.S. Route 1 for approximately 17.3 miles to Hwy 186. Turn right on Hwy 186 and drive 6.5 miles. Turn left at yield sign, continue .5 miles and turn right on Schoodic Loop Road.

To Acadia National Park by Plane

• Direct flights from Boston's Logan Airport land at the Hancock County Airport, 10 miles from Acadia National Park. National airlines serve the Bangor International Airport, about one hour from the park. Car rentals are available at both airports.

 

Operating Hours & Seasons

For more information about Acadia National Park visitor centers and campgrounds, please visit our Operating Hours & Seasons page.

Weather

Weather

Fees & Passes

All Acadia National Park visitors are required to have and display a park entrance pass. For more information about entrance fees and where to buy your park pass, visit our Fees & Passes page.

Visitor Centers

For more information about Acadia National Park visitor centers, visit our Operating Hours & Seasons page.

Internet & Cellular Access

Internet & Cellular Access Details

 

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information • Camping • History • Weather • Wildlife

Current Conditions

Get the latest updates on weather, facility, and trail closures, and construction projects.

Park Rules & Regulations

Are visitors allowed to harvest mushrooms, or fly a drone in Acadia? Check out highlights of the park's important Rules and Regulations

Operating Hours & Seasons

Visitor Centers • Campgrounds • Winter Operations

Maps

Yes, you can get there from here.

Post Offices

Mount Desert Island • Islesford • Schoodic Peninsula

Pets

Bring your furry family member along.

Weather

Leef Peeping • Seasons • Current Conditions