Park of China
Overview
| Designation | US National Park |
| Location | Mount Desert Island, Maine |
| Latitude, longitude | 44.3, -68.3 Google Maps |
| Highlights | Islands, fjord, autumn colours |
| Wildlife | Whales, seals, puffins, lobsters |
| Nearby cities | Bar Harbor, ME |
| Themes | Island, Ocean, Hill, Forest, Beach, Wildlife, Stamp, Coastal landforms, Hiking & climbing, Scenic drives, Autumn colours |
About
Acadia National Park is on Mount Desert Island, Maine. It was established as a US national park in 1919.
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Travel tips
Getting there: the park is on Mount Desert Island, Maine, and the nearest town is Bar Harbor. The nearest large airport is Bangor International, about an hour away; Portland and Boston are about 4.5 and 5.5 hours by car. A rental car is usual.
Getting around: the Park Loop Road is about 27 miles long and partly one-way. In summer the free Island Explorer bus serves the main sights and also runs outside the park.
Reservations: from late May to late October a vehicle reservation on Recreation.gov is needed to drive Cadillac Summit Road. A park entrance pass is also required.
Main sights: Cadillac Mountain (466 m) for sunrise and sunset, Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, Jordan Pond and Bass Harbor Head Light.
Walking and cycling: about 45 miles of carriage roads, closed to cars, suit bikes and walkers.
Other areas: the Schoodic Peninsula is the park's mainland section and is quieter; a boat reaches Isle au Haut.
Season: May to October is the main season, with the best foliage around mid-October; in winter parts of the Park Loop Road close and most facilities shut.
Where to stay: Blackwoods and Seawall campgrounds inside the park, booked in summer on Recreation.gov; or the town of Bar Harbor.