Acadia National Park, Maine Swimming

If you prefer to swim in freshwater or like the feel of the ocean water against your skin, you can find opportunities to enjoy each at Acadia National Park in Maine. Swim in one one day and in the other the next.

Be sure to familiarize yourself with the proper places to swim as some of the freshwater lakes located in the park serve as water reservoirs and therefore, are closed to swimming and wading. The Park actually has two beaches, which are staffed with lifeguards from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

For a cool dip, try the ocean swimming at Sand Beach, located off the Park Loop Road. The temperature of this water rarely exceeds fifty-five degrees. For freshwater swimming try Echo Lake Beach located on the west side of Mount Desert Island. This will be a much warmer swimming experience.