📘 Park Overview
Maine Acadians share beliefs and experiences tying them to a common religion, languages, and history. The St. John River, land, and family are essential to their culture. The National Park Service supports the Maine Acadian Heritage Council, an association of historical societies, cultural clubs, towns, and museums that work together to support Maine Acadian culture in the St. John Valley.
🌤 Weather Information
Located in remote northern Maine, Aroostook County experiences all four seasons. Summers temperatures average highs near 75° F (23° C) while winter temperatures average lows often below 0° F (-17° C). Snow falls typically from November through April and averages well over 100 inches of snow per winter.
🚗 Directions
The Saint John Valley is located in northern Aroostook County, Maine, 200 miles north of Bangor at the northern terminus of ME 1. It is best reached by private vehicle. From Interstate 95, use exits at Sherman or Smyrna Mills for Route 11 to Fort Kent, or the exit at Houlton for U.S. Route 1 North.
Images
Scenic view of Acadian Village
Credit: NPS Photo
Our Lady of Assumption Church, Acadian Village
Credit: NPS Photo
Mont-Carmel, newly painted in original color scheme.
Credit: NPS Photo
St Francis Historical Society and Gardens
Credit: NPS Photo
This site preserves one of a few surviving train water tanks in the United States and a 1940s era caboose
Credit: NPS Photo
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Tuesday, Sep 15
Overcast
High: 64.1°F | Low: 39.5°F
Humidity: 67%
Wind: 7.6 mph
Rain Chance: 10%
UV Index: 4.6
Sunrise: 07:12 AM
Sunset: 07:47 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (23%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 45.7°F
Cloud Cover: 10%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Wednesday, Sep 16
Overcast
High: 71.3°F | Low: 48.4°F
Humidity: 67%
Wind: 11 mph
Rain Chance: 22%
UV Index: 4
Sunrise: 07:13 AM
Sunset: 07:45 PM
Moon: First Quarter (32%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 52.5°F
Cloud Cover: 22%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Thursday, Sep 17
Overcast
High: 59.9°F | Low: 41.5°F
Humidity: 78%
Wind: 7.4 mph
Rain Chance: 18%
UV Index: 4
Sunrise: 07:14 AM
Sunset: 07:43 PM
Moon: First Quarter (42%)
Visibility: 4 mi
Dew Point: 46.4°F
Cloud Cover: 18%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (1)
Frost Advisory issued September 14 at 12:52PM EDT until September 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Effective: Sep 14, 2026 12:52pm
Expires: Sep 15, 2026 8:00am
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 36 will result in frost formation.
* WHERE...Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook, and Northeast
Aroostook Counties.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
PO Box 88
Madawaska, ME 04756
🏤 Mailing Address:
PO Box 88
Madawaska, ME 04756
📞 Voice Phone: 2077286826
✉️ Email: acadia_information@nps.gov