# Acadia National Park

> Granite mountains, cobble beaches and 45 miles of historic carriage roads on Mount Desert Island.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/destinations/acadia/

Granite mountains, cobble beaches and 45 miles of historic carriage roads on Mount Desert Island.

- **Established:** 1916
- **State:** Maine
- **Park Loop Road:** 27 mi
- **Best season:** Jun–Oct

## Before you go

- You need a vehicle reservation to drive up Cadillac Summit Road in season.
- The free Island Explorer bus connects Bar Harbor with most trailheads.
- Fall color usually peaks in mid-October.

## Getting around

Park once in Bar Harbor and use the bus. The Park Loop Road passes Sand Beach, Thunder Hole and Jordan Pond, where the popovers are a tradition.

## FAQs

**Can I see sunrise from Cadillac Mountain?**
Yes, but in season you need a sunrise vehicle reservation, released in batches on recreation.gov.