Accessibility
Acadia National Park is the fifth smallest national park, but remains one of the ten most visited. Nearly three million people travel to enjoy the wonders of this area each year. The Park is easily accessible and travel throughout the park is fairly easy and convenient, with the exception of occasional crowds. Wheelchair access is provided at the Visitor's Center and some rest rooms. The carriage paths that traverse throughout the Park are also wheelchair accessible. more info
Traveling to Acadia National Park can be accomplished by plane and by car. The two airports which are closest to the Park are Bar Harbor Airport – located a mere ten miles away – and Bangor International Airport – located slightly further away at a distance of fifty miles.
Acadia National Park is open year round. However, visitors to the area in the winter should be aware that some Park facilities close during the winter months. Most of the Park Loop Road is not plowed in the winter. If your plans are to explore the Park during the winter, it is best to call ahead and check weather and road conditions.
As with all National Parks, Acadia National Park, charges an entrance fee of $10 per vehicle for a 7-day pass from late May through October. Acadia National Park is a part of the National Park System and thus is accessible through the use of any national issued park pass.
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