Acadia National Park
49,075
Acres
4 million/year
Annual Visitors
$35
Entry Fee
May through October
Best Time to Visit
National Park Service
National Park
Acadia was established in 1919 as Lafayette National Park, the first national park east of the Mississippi River. Cadillac Mountain at 1,530 feet is the highest point on the US Atlantic coast and from October through March the first place in the United States to see the sunrise.
What Acadia Is Known For
Cadillac Mountain sunrise
Jordan Pond House
Carriage roads
Bass Harbor Lighthouse
Top Activities
Hiking
Biking carriage roads
Tide pooling
Kayaking
Photography
Our Complete Acadia Guide
Everything you need to plan your trip. Trails, timing, tips, and the spots most visitors miss.
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