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Since 1916, the National Park Service has been entrusted with the care of our national parks. With the help of volunteers and partners, we safeguard these special places and share their stories with more than 275 million visitors every year. But our work doesn’t stop there.
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Our Mission
The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I obtain a park entrance pass?
Only 118 of your 417 park sites charge entrance fees. You can obtain park entrance passes by visiting a park site that charges an entrance fee. Entrance fee sites have passes available; we recommend calling a park prior to your visit. (See the park search to locate a specific park.) There are a number of entrance passes available, including park-specific passes as well as passes that offer entrance to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites in addition to the national parks (Annual, Military, Senior, 4th Grade, Access, and Volunteer passes). Learn more about the America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
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Operating Hours & Seasons
For more information about visitor centers and campgrounds, please visit our Operating Hours & Seasons page.
Operating Hours
The park is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. A number of park roads close during the winter including Park Loop Road, Cadillac Mountain Road, and all of the unpaved roads. Most facilities close in the winter as well, but Park Headquarters is open for information and park passes.
Standard Hours
- Sunday:Open 24 hours
- Monday:Open 24 hours
- Tuesday:Open 24 hours
- Wednesday:Open 24 hours
- Thursday:Open 24 hours
- Friday:Open 24 hours
- Saturday:Open 24 hours
Fees and Passes
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It’s busy, but we’re glad you’re here
During high visitation, you may experience delays entering the park, and increased travel times and congestion on scenic drives. Our best advice is to have back-up plans for your day. Between 10 am and 4 pm, and particularly on Cadillac Mountain for sunrise or sunset, destinations throughout Acadia can exceed capacity, and rangers may restrict access temporarily in the interest of public safety.
Directions
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.
Visitor Centers
For more information about visitor centers, visit our Operating Hours & Seasons page. Park Headquarters
Lost and found, Ranger Office, permits. Hulls Cove Visitor Center
Information, park movie, park passes, exhibits, and Eastern National bookstore. Thompson Island Information Center
Park and chambers of commerce information and park passes. Village Green Information Center
Information, Island Explorer buses, and park passes. Islesford Historical Museum
Museum, exhibits, and Eastern National bookstore. Sieur de Monts Nature Center
Exhibits, information, hiking information, and Wild Gardens. Rockefeller Welcome Center
Exhibits about old Navy base and information. Schoodic Woods Campground
Information, Camping, Island Explorer buses, and park passes.
Weather
Located on Mount Desert Island in Maine, Acadia experiences all four seasons. Summer temperatures range from 45-90F (7-30C). Fall temperatures range from 30-70F (-1-21C). Typically the first frost is in mid-October and first snowfall begins in November and can continue through April with an average accumulation of 73 inches (185 cm). Winter temperatures range from 14-35F (-10 – 2C). Spring temperatures range from 30-70F (-1-21C). Weather
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