National Park · Maine, United States
Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park is a national park in Maine, United States, covering 49,077 acres (19,861 ha), established in 1919; it recorded 4,079,318 visits in 2025.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Maine, United States |
| Area | 49,077 acres (19,861 ha) |
| Established | 1919 |
| Annual visits (2025) | 4,079,318 |
| Coordinates | 44.3500° N, 68.2100° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park is a national park of the United States located along the mid-section of the Maine coast, southwest of Bar Harbor. The park includes about half of Mount Desert Island, part of Isle au Haut, the tip of the Schoodic Peninsula, and portions of sixteen smaller outlying islands. The park contains the tallest mountain on the Atlantic Coast of the United States (Cadillac Mountain), exposed granite domes, glacial erratics, U-shaped valleys, and cobble beaches. Its mountains, lakes, streams, wetlands, forests, meadows, and coastlines contribute to a diversity of plants and animals.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
May to October — mild days, fall color in October; winters are cold and snowy
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Bar Harbor, Maine |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Bangor International Airport |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
|---|---|
| Lodges | Lodges and inns in Bar Harbor |
Famous trails
- Cadillac Mountain South Ridge Trail — 7.0 miles (11.3 km) — Moderate
- Precipice Trail — 1.6 miles (2.6 km) — Hard
- Jordan Pond Path — 3.3 miles (5.3 km) — Easy
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Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Portland International Jetport (PWM) · Portland, United States · 115.1 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Maine
Frequently asked questions
Where is Acadia National Park?
Acadia National Park is in Maine, United States (44.3500° N, 68.2100° W).
When was Acadia National Park established?
Acadia National Park was established in 1919, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Acadia National Park?
Acadia National Park covers 49,077 acres (19,861 ha).
How many people visit Acadia National Park each year?
It recorded 4,079,318 recreation visits in 2025, the latest published figure.
When is the best time to visit Acadia National Park?
May to October — mild days, fall color in October; winters are cold and snowy.
Does Acadia National Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Acadia National Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Acadia National Park?
The nearest town is Bar Harbor, Maine. The nearest airport is Bangor International Airport.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_the_United_States — Wikipedia list of US national parks — coordinates, established date, area, recreation visitors (2025), description.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acadia_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/acad/ — Official park page.