š Park Overview
Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. At 4 million visits a year, it's one of the top 10 most-visited national parks in the United States. Visitors enjoy 27 miles of historic motor roads, 158 miles of hiking trails, and 45 miles of carriage roads.
š¤ Weather Information
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).
š 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 I-395 to U.S. Route 1A east to Ellsworth. In Ellsworth, take Route 3 to Mount Desert Island.
Images
As the tallest point on the eastern seaboard Cadillac Mountain provides fantastic viewpoints.
Credit: NPS / Kristi Rugg
During the colder months snows transform our landscape into a winter wonderland.
Credit: NPS / Kristi Rugg
Millions of people come to Acadia for our distinctive rocky coastline.
Credit: NPS / Kristi Rugg
Whether it's a stroll along Ocean Path or a difficult ascent up The Precipice, there are hiking trails for everyone!
Credit: NPS / Kristi Rugg
Activities
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Operating Hours
Entrance Fees
Entrance Passes
3-Day Weather Forecast
Monday, Feb 23
Moderate or heavy snow showers
High: 26.8Ā°F | Low: 21.9Ā°F
Humidity: 80%
Wind: 28.2 mph
Rain Chance: 85%
UV Index: 0.2
Sunrise: 06:21 AM
Sunset: 05:14 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (33%)
Visibility: 1 mi
Dew Point: 21.2Ā°F
Cloud Cover: 85%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Tuesday, Feb 24
Light freezing rain
High: 35.6Ā°F | Low: 11.5Ā°F
Humidity: 65%
Wind: 23.7 mph
Rain Chance: 80%
UV Index: 0.5
Sunrise: 06:19 AM
Sunset: 05:15 PM
Moon: First Quarter (44%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 17.6Ā°F
Cloud Cover: 80%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Wednesday, Feb 25
Moderate or heavy snow showers
High: 34Ā°F | Low: 12.6Ā°F
Humidity: 81%
Wind: 15.9 mph
Rain Chance: 76%
UV Index: 0.2
Sunrise: 06:17 AM
Sunset: 05:16 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (55%)
Visibility: 4 mi
Dew Point: 20.4Ā°F
Cloud Cover: 76%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (5)
Blizzard Warning issued February 23 at 1:18AM EST until February 24 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Caribou ME
Effective: Feb 23, 2026 1:18am
Expires: Feb 23, 2026 3:15pm
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult if not impossible.
Widespread blowing snow will create whiteout conditions.
Conditions will begin deteriorating around the tail end of the
Monday morning commute, and extremely dangerous conditions are
expected for the Monday evening commute. Scattered power outages
are possible.
Blizzard Warning issued February 23 at 1:18AM EST until February 24 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Caribou ME
Effective: Feb 23, 2026 1:18am
Expires: Feb 23, 2026 3:15pm
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Central Washington and Interior Hancock Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult if not impossible.
Widespread blowing snow will create whiteout conditions.
Conditions will begin deteriorating around the tail end of the
Monday morning commute, and extremely dangerous conditions are
expected for the Monday evening commute. Scattered power outages
are possible.
Winter Storm Warning issued February 23 at 6:07AM EST until February 23 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Gray ME
Effective: Feb 23, 2026 6:07am
Expires: Feb 23, 2026 6:15pm
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Central Interior Cumberland, Interior Waldo, Kennebec, and
Androscoggin Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...A snowstorm will bring plowable snow to the region with
a period of moderate travel impacts expected. Periods of moderate
snow and low visibility will be the biggest hazards. While snow
may begin by the end of the morning commute...the evening commute
will have the greatest impacts. Strong gusty winds are expected
with the snowstorm. The winds will combine with the dry snow to
create dangerous blowing and drifting of snow. Gusty winds will
blow around unsecured objects and break some tree
limbs. The power outage threat is limited.
Blizzard Warning issued February 23 at 6:07AM EST until February 23 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Gray ME
Effective: Feb 23, 2026 6:07am
Expires: Feb 23, 2026 6:15pm
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 6 and 10 inches. Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph possible...
especially along the immediate coast.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Maine.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected with visibilities below
1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The greatest potential
for blizzard conditions will exist late this morning through
afternoon. The hazardous conditions will arrive during the morning
commute and will continue through the evening commute. Strong
winds will down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. A
Few trees and power lines could be downed. The power outage threat
is elevated.
Blizzard Warning issued February 23 at 12:57PM EST until February 23 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Gray ME
Effective: Feb 23, 2026 12:57pm
Expires: Feb 23, 2026 10:00pm
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between
1 and 3 inches for a storm total of 4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting
as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Maine.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected with visibilities below
1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The greatest potential
for blizzard conditions will exist through the afternoon with
significant impacts on the evening commute. Strong winds will down
tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. A Few trees and
power lines could be downed. The power outage threat is elevated.
Park Alerts
Park Events
Beavers: Nature's Lumberjacks -- Junior Ranger Station
Join Acadiaās Education Staff for a drop-in program at Sand Beach. Ā Pick up a Junior Ranger book, learn about the park and how beavers adapt to winter challenges. Staff will be onsite from 9 to 11 am. Program will be cancelled if temperatures are below 20 degrees (with windchill) or snowing/ precipitating.
Location: Sand Beach Parking Lot
Date: Feb 16, 2026 12:00am to Feb 16, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
All About Bats -- Junior Ranger Station
Join Acadiaās Education Staff for a drop-in program at the Fabbri Picnic Area near Otter Point. Pick up a Junior Ranger book, learn about Acadiaās bat population, adaptations, and current research monitoring efforts. Drop in anytime between 2:00pm and 3:30pm. Program will be cancelled if temperatures are below 20 degrees (with windchill) or snowing/ precipitating.
Location: Fabbri Picnic Area near Otter Point
Date: Feb 17, 2026 12:00am to Feb 17, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Touch Tank Tour at the College of the Atlantic
Drop-in and meet a park ranger, get up close and personal with intertidal creatures, and learn how to safely explore along Acadiaās rocky shoreline.
Three half hour programs beginning at 1:30 pm, 2 pm, and 2:30 pm. Located at theĀ Dorr Museum of Natural History at the College of the Atlantic.
Location: Dorr Museum of Natural History at the College of the Atlantic.
Date: Feb 17, 2026 12:00am to Feb 17, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Winter Ecology -- Junior Ranger Station
Join Acadiaās Education Staff for a drop-in program at the Fabbri Picnic Area near Otter Point. Ā Pick up a Junior Ranger book, learn about Acadiaās winter animals, investigate pelts and skulls to learn about the diverse adaptations our hibernators, migrators, and survivors use to deal with winter conditions.
Program will be cancelled if temperatures are below 20 degrees (with windchill) or snowing/ precipitating.
Location: Fabbri Picnic Area near Otter Point
Date: Feb 18, 2026 12:00am to Feb 18, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Shoreline Inhabitants -- Junior Ranger Station
Join Acadiaās Education Staff and Volunteers for a drop-in program at the Sand Beach Parking Lot.Ā Pick up a Junior Ranger book and learn about the amazing adaptations that allow shoreline creatures to thrive during the winter.
Ā Program will be cancelled if temperatures are below 20 degrees (with windchill) or snowing/ precipitating.
Location: Sand Beach Parking Lot
Date: Feb 19, 2026 12:00am to Feb 19, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Touch Tank Tour at the College of the Atlantic
Drop-in and meet a park ranger, get up close and personal with intertidal creatures, and learn how to safely explore along Acadiaās rocky shoreline.
Three half hour programs beginning at 1:30 pm, 2 pm, and 2:30 pm. Located at theĀ Dorr Museum of Natural History at the College of the Atlantic.
Location: Dorr Museum of Natural History at the College of the Atlantic
Date: Feb 19, 2026 12:00am to Feb 19, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Beavers: Natureās Lumberjacks -- Junior Ranger Station
Join Acadiaās Education Staff and Volunteers for a drop-in program at the Sand Beach Parking Lot. Pick up a Junior Ranger book, learn about the park and how beavers adapt to winter challenges. Staff will be onsite from 9 to 11 am. Program will be cancelled if temperatures are below 20 degrees (with windchill) or snowing/ precipitating.
Location: Sand Beach Parking Lot
Date: Feb 21, 2026 12:00am to Feb 21, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
š Physical Address:
25 Visitor Center Road
Hulls Cove Visitor Center
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
š¤ Mailing Address:
PO Box 177
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
š Voice Phone: 2072883338
š Fax Phone: 2072888813
š TTY Phone: 2072888800
āļø Email: acadia_information@nps.gov