Historic
- Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
- Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse is the only lighthouse on Mount Desert Island. Currently a private residence for the commander of the local Coast Guard unit, the lighthouse has short
- Park Loop Road
- Park Loop Road lies within the boundaries of the park offering four separate points of entry: Hull's Cove, Sieur de Monts, Stanley Brook and Cadillac Mountain. Eleven of the
- Sieur de Monts Spring Area
- The Sieur de Monts Spring area is the heart of the park. Facilities include the Nature Center, the Abbe Museum, and Wild Gardens of Acadia. Set out on one
- Islesford Historical Museum
- Explore the Cranberry Isles and the lives of their hardy inhabitants in the Islesford Historical Museum on Little Cranberry Island. On permanent exhibit in every corner of the
Forest/Natural Area
- Cadillac Mountain
- At 1,530 feet, Cadillac Mountain is not only the tallest mountain in the park, but also the tallest mountain along the eastern coast of the United States. Rising high
- Wild Gardens of Acadia
- On less than one acre, the Wild Gardens of Acadia offer a microcosm of Mount Desert Island's natural habitats. Twelve of Acadia's plant communities are represented here: mixed woods,
- Thunder Hole
- Located along the Park Loop Road. People come from all over to witness the powerful sound that it creates when the water forces into a narrow channel and traps
Campground
- Duck Harbor Campground
- Five primitive sites are available at Duck Harbor from May 15 to October 15 by advance reservation. You must have a reservation to camp. Camping is permitted in designated
- Blackwoods Campground
- Campsites are limited to two tents and one vehicle at each site. Tents must fit within the site pads provided. Party size is limited to six persons per site.
- Seawall Campground
- This campground is open from late May through September 30. Reservations are not accepted; Seawall is first-come, first-served.
Directions
Seawall Campground is located on Route 102A, four miles south of Southwest
- Park Headquarters / Winter Visitor Center
- When Hulls Cove Visitor Center is closed, the Winter Visitor Center at park headquarters on Route 233 west of Bar Harbor serves as the primary visitor contact station. Facilities
- Thompson Island Information Center
- Thompson Island Information Center is located on Route 3 at the head of Mount Desert Island. Displays of area information can help guide your visit to the area. Facilities
Visitor Area/Center
- Hulls Cove Visitor Center
- From April 15 through October 31, begin your visit at Hulls Cove Visitor Center, located on Route 3 north of Bar Harbor. Watch a free 15-minute audiovisual program about
Scenic
- Bear Brook and Beaver Dam Pond
- Detailed Locations:
Picnic area; the pond and wetland across the street
Highlighted Birds:
Great blue heron; wood duck; American black duck; bald eagle; belted kingfisher; hairy woodpecker; alder and least
- Precipice
- Detailed Locations:
View the cliff for nesting peregrine falcons (mid-April through early August) and for other raptors passing by
Wetland across the street
Highlighted Birds:
Nesting peregrine falcons, bald eagle, osprey, red-shouldered hawk,
- Otter Point Area
- Detailed Locations:
Otter Cliffs and ocean
Fabbri Picnic Area
Otter Cove overlook from the Fabbri Memorial
Woods between Otter Cliffs and Fabbri Picnic Area on Otter Cliff Road
Old Soaker (island off of
- Carriage Roads
- Detailed Locations:
Grab a bike and binoculars and take a ride. Just about everywhere you go you can find a feeding flock of songbirds.
Great starting locations and loops: Eagle
- Wonderland and Ship Harbor
- Detailed Locations:
Both trails
Along road and other side of the road for parts of the Big Heath
Highlighted Birds:
Bald eagle, osprey, alder flycatcher, blue-headed vireo, black-capped chickadee, red-breasted nuthatch,
- Schoodic Peninsula
- Detailed Locations:
Frazer Point and Mosquito Harbor
Loop Road (look and listen for birds)
Power-line cut path
Back roads and trails
Highlighted Birds:
Many ocean, wetland, bog, and boreal species can be found
- The Shore Path
- This pleasant walk begins in the pristine resort town of Bar Harbor at the base of Town Square. It is a stroll along the water's edge that extends from
Lake
- Echo Lake
- Echo Lake, located on Route 102, provides excellent lifeguards swimming at Echo Lake Beach, a sandy, park-maintained strand nestled in a cove at the lake's southern tip. Trails leading
Other
- Long Pond,
- The northern end of Long Pond is accessible for swimming and canoeing at Pond's End on Route 102 West. Canoe rentals are available at Pond's End through a privately
- Sand Beach
- This salt-water beach is considered the most popular beach in Acadia National Park. Located on the Ocean Drive section of the Park Loop Road, the beach is actually composed
Trail
- Acadia Mountain Trail
- This is a wonderful excursion offering views of the only fjord in eastern US, Somes Sound. You will be hiking the only mountain ridge within Acadia that runs east-west
- Bar Island Trail
- Bar Island is a great little escape from the mainland. Begin on Bridge Street just west of the Town Square on West Street. It is important to check the
- Dorr Mountain Trail
- Dorr Mountain Trail, named for the founder of Acadia and its first superintendent, is a network of trails on the mountain. Several of the Dorr Mountain Trails can be
- Gorham Mountain Trail
- Almost immediately after your journey begins, you will be treated to the spectacular vistas of Acadia National Park. The trail ascends to a height of only 525 feet above
- Isle au Haut Trail
- Isle au Haut is literally a treasure-trove of mountain hiking and stunning coastal views. Approximately 2/3 of the island is NPS land, the remaining land is a quaint year-round
- Penobscot Mountain Trail
- Penobscot Mountain Trail begins on Jordan Pond's southern shore near the boat ramp. Be sure to observe the blueberry bushes growing profusely in the area. This trail offers views
- Pemetic Mountain Trail
- The trail gets its name from the Wabanaki Indians who knew Mount Desert Island as Pemetic, "the sloping land." Pemetic Mountain is Mount Desert's fourth highest point offering views
- Schoodic Head Trail
- Schoodic Head, located on Schoodic Peninsula is a rugged, windswept path about an hour's drive from Mount Desert Island. Located on the far side of Frenchman's Bay, the steep
- The Precipice Trail
- The young and / or adventurous will thoroughly love this challenging and gorgeous trail. The hike is along steep ledges which require climbing vertical ascents on iron rungs and
