Approximately 400 feet of Ocean Path is closed between Otter Cliff and Otter Point for repairs. Pedestrians should follow detour signs to walk along a portion of Park Loop Road currently closed to vehicles.
Several trails closed for Peregrine falcon nesting season
Until further notice, typically mid-August, Penobscot East Trail, Jordan Cliffs Trail, Precipice Trail, and Valley Cove Trail are closed for Peregrine falcon nesting season. Also, as roads reopen, the Precipice Trail parking lot will remain closed. More
Historic carriage roads closed until further notice for "mud season"
Spring thaw has led to temporary closures to protect Acadia's historic carriage roads during "mud season." Walking, bicycling or riding horses in these wet and soft conditions can cause costly ruts and potholes that channel water and exacerbate erosion. More
Photo courtesy of Brandi Brooks @brandibrooksphoto. Used with permission.
Acadia National Park
Hulls Cove Visitor Center
25 Visitor Center Road
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
25 Visitor Center Road Hulls Cove Visitor Center Bar Harbor, ME04609
To Acadia National Park by Car
Mount Desert Island: 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 Route 1A east to Ellsworth. In Ellsworth, take Route 3 to Mount Desert Island.
Schoodic Peninsula:Take I-95 north to Bangor, Maine, then take Route 1A east to Ellsworth. In Ellsworth, head north on U.S. Route 1 for approximately 17.3 miles to Hwy 186. Turn right on Hwy 186 and drive 6.5 miles. Turn left at yield sign, continue .5 miles and turn right on Schoodic Loop Road.
To Acadia National Park by Plane
Direct flights from Boston's Logan Airport land at the Hancock County Airport, 10 miles from Acadia National Park. National airlines serve the Bangor International Airport, about one hour from the park. Car rentals are available at both airports.
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.
For more information about Acadia National Park visitor centers and campgrounds, please visit our Operating Hours & Seasons page.
All Park Hours
Every Day:Open 24 hours
Acadia National Park is open year-round. Check our website for park facilities operating hours, such as Hulls Cove Visitor Center.
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).
All Acadia National Park visitors are required to have and display a park entrance pass. For more information about entrance fees and where to buy your park pass, visit our Fees & Passes page.
Located close to Bar Harbor off Route 3, the Hulls Cove Visitor Center is Acadia’s main visitor contact station and transportation hub from May into October. It is a popular, and often crowded, first stop for many visitors. It is adjacent to an entrance for the park's iconic 27-mile Park Loop Road and it serves as a key stop for several routes on the fare-free Island Explorer bus system. From a large parking lot, visitors must climb 52 steps to the main entrance. There is a separate accessible entrance.
Closed today
Current Hours (Winter closure)
November 1–May 4
Every Day:Closed
While the Hulls Cove Visitor Center is closed for the off season, information and sales of all passes are available at an Entrance Station at the intersection of the Park Loop Road with Schooner Head Road in Bar Harbor, ME.
Standard Hours
Every Day:8:30 AM–4:30 PM
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.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Winter closure
November 1–May 4
Every Day:Closed
While the Hulls Cove Visitor Center is closed for the off season, information and sales of all passes are available at an Entrance Station at the intersection of the Park Loop Road with Schooner Head Road in Bar Harbor, ME.
Sieur de Monts Nature Center has visitor services, hiking information, and interactive exhibits. It acts as a trailhead for many hiking trails starting in the Sieur de Monts area. Park rangers are present during the spring, summer, and fall months.
Closed today
Current Hours (Winter Closure)
October 14–June 18
Every Day:Closed
Standard Hours
Every Day:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
In 2022, Sieur de Monts Nature Center is open 9 am to 5 pm June 19 through Oct 9.
The Islesford Historical Museum is expected to reopen in 2021 showcasing both the upgrades and a community-curated exhibit helping to tell the stories of the Cranberry Isles.
Closed today
Current Hours (Off Season Closure)
September 7–June 25
Every Day:Closed
Standard Hours
Every Day:10:30 AM–4:00 PM
The museum will close for the season on Sep 7, 2024
The Schoodic Institute Welcome Center at Rockefeller Hall is located on Schoodic Peninsula off the one-way loop road. Exhibits about the old Navy base and park information can be found here.
Closed today
Current Hours (Rockefeller Hall closed for off season)
October 28–April 30
Every Day:Closed
For summer 2024, dates of operation will span from Wed, May 1 through Sun, Oct 27.
Standard Hours
Every Day:10:00 AM–4:00 PM
May 1 through Oct 27, 2024: Rockefeller Hall exhibits and Welcome Center are open seven days per week.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Rockefeller Hall closed for off season
October 28–April 30
Every Day:Closed
For summer 2024, dates of operation will span from Wed, May 1 through Sun, Oct 27.
During winter and spring, information and sales of some passes are available at the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce, 2 Cottage Street, at the corner of Cottage and Main streets (GPS coordinates = 44.398633, -68.204933).
Hours are 8 am to 4 pm weekdays. There will be early closure at 3 pm the day before Thanksgiving Nov 22 and noon on Dec. 31, and full-day holiday closures on Nov 23, Dec 24, Dec 25, Dec 26, and Jan 1.
Every Day:8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Hours are 8 am to 4 pm, daily, typically from Nov 1 into early May. *Holiday hours vary
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Visitor Services Hosted at Hulls Cove Visitor Center in Summer
May 5–October 31
Every Day:Closed
During the summer visitor season, typically from the first week of May to the end of October, visitor services are offered at other locations throughout Acadia National Park, including the Hulls Cove Visitor Center.
Holidays
2025–2026
Memorial Day
May 26, 2025
Closed
Juneteenth National Independence Day
June 19, 2025
Closed
Independence Day
July 4, 2025
Closed
Labor Day
September 1, 2025
Closed
Columbus Day
October 13, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
Public WiFi is not available.
There is no public WiFi available at this time.
Cellular access throughout the park is very limited. Do not plan to rely on cellular connectivity along Ocean Drive (Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, Otter Cliffs etc...) or on most of the park trails.
