A look at what's here, how big it is, and what it gets known for.
Acadia is where the mountains meet the Atlantic on Mount Desert Island: pink-granite peaks, the carriage roads built for horses and now walkers and cyclists, and Cadillac Mountain, whose summit catches the first sunrise in the country for part of the year and now takes a vehicle reservation in season.
Blackwoods and Seawall are the classic campgrounds and book out for the summer and fall-foliage weeks. September brings warm days, cool nights, and thinner crowds.
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.
