Greetings from Acadia National Park

Just wanted to say ALL of the staff at Acadia are wonderful. My partner and I camped last fall and had the best experience. THANK YOU WE LOVE YOU!!

Sincerely,
Aurora

Acadia National Park

Along the rugged coastline of Maine, this gem of the Northeast offers ocean shoreline, coastal forests, remote islands, rocky mountains and historic lighthouses. With 45 miles of historic carriage roads to bike and 125 miles of trails to hike, Acadia is a premier destination for the adventurous and outdoorsy. Among the park’s granite peaks is Cadillac Mountain, which at 1,530 feet stands as the tallest mountain on the Atlantic coast.

State(s): Maine

Established: 1919

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