Acadia National Park
Closure See 3 current alerts
Current alerts (3)
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Closure
Eastern Section of Beech Mountain Loop Trail Closed for Repairs
Starting Sept 21, the eastern section of the Beech Mountain Loop Trail will be closed for repairs from a junction just beyond the parking lot to just below the summit at the fire tower. Three alternate routes to the summit are available: the outer loop of the Beech Mountain Loop Trail, Beech South Ridge Trail and Beech West Ridge Trail.
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Closure
Schoodic Mountain Road Closed for Repairs
Starting Aug 31, the Schoodic Mountain Road will be closed for repairs from Schoodic Loop Road to the summit of Schoodic Head. Workers will be operating heavy equipment for resurfacing, regrading and ditching.
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Closure
Southern Section of Ocean Path Closed for Repairs
Starting Aug 31, a section of Ocean Path will be closed for repairs from a trailhead across from the Otter Point parking lot to the trail's southern terminus.
Hours
Acadia National Park
| Every day | All Day |
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Acadia National Park is open year-round. Check our website for park facilities operating hours, such as Hulls Cove Visitor Center.
Visitor centers
Hulls Cove Visitor Center
Hulls Cove Visitor Center
| Every day | 8:30AM - 4:30PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 1 – Apr 30: Winter closure (closed)
Our summer season serving visitors at the Hulls Cove Visitor Center typically spans from the first week of May to the end of October.
During winter months, typically the end of October into early May, visitor information is hosted at the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce, 2 Cottage St., corner of Cottage and Main.
Sieur de Monts Nature Center
Sieur de Monts Nature Center
| Every day | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Oct 13 – Jun 14: Winter Closure (closed)
Sieur de Monts Nature Center is open 9 am to 5 pm June 14 through Oct 12, 2026.
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Sieur de Monts Nature Center
Acadia Gateway Center
Acadia Gateway Center
| Monday – Tuesday | 8:00PM - 6:00PM |
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| Wednesday – Sunday | 8:00AM - 6:00PM |
Coming up:
- Oct 13 – Dec 31: Off Season, Fall Closing to Dec 31 (closed)
8 am to 6 pm, Wed May 20 to Mon Oct 12, 2026
Islesford Historical Museum
Islesford Historical Museum
| Monday – Sunday | 10:30AM - 4:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Sep 19 – Jun 15: Off Season Closure (closed)
The museum will close for the season on Sep 19, 2026
Schoodic Institute Welcome Center at Rockefeller Hall
Schoodic Institute Welcome Center at Rockefeller Hall
| Monday – Sunday | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Oct 28 – Apr 30: Rockefeller Hall closed for off season (closed)
May 1 through Oct 26, 2025: Rockefeller Hall exhibits and Welcome Center are open seven days per week.
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Schoodic Institute Welcome Center at Rockefeller Hall
Winter Information: Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce
Winter Information: Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce
| Monday – Sunday | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
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Coming up:
- May 5 – Oct 31: Visitor Services Hosted at Hulls Cove Visitor Center in Summer (closed)
Hours are 8 am to 4 pm, daily, typically from Nov 1 into early May. *Holiday hours vary
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Winter Information: Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce
Events in the next few days
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Drop-in Stewardship Volunteering with Friends of Acadia
· 08:15 AM – 12:15 PM · Park and meet at the Hulls Cove Storage Facility, located near the Hulls Cove Visitor Center, Visitor Center Rd, Bar Harbor, ME 04609. (This is the same location as in 2024. Park HQ is under construction.) Enter via the Hulls Cove Visitor Center entrance · Free
Event details: Drop-in Stewardship Volunteering with Friends of Acadia
About this park
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.