Acadia National Park has announced that the Park Loop Road and Carriage Roads will re-open on Monday, April 15th.

Automobiles will be allowed on the Park Look Road and walkers/hikers/joggers will be allowed on the Carriage Roads

Due to icy conditions, Cadillac Summit Road will remain closed to motor vehicles.

The Thompson Island Picnic Area will also reopen on Monday April 15th.

The Hulls Cove Visitor Center will reopen on Friday, May 3rd. Until then Visitor Services are at the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce Office at the corner of Cottage and Main Street in Bar Harbor.

Other opening dates

  • Bear Brook Picnic Area - May 27th
  • Pretty Marsh Picnic Area - May 27th.
  • Echo Lake Beach - April 15th
  • Lakewood Beach - June 1st
  • Blackwoods Campground - May 3rd
  • Seawall Campground - May 22nd
  • Schoodic Woods Campground - May 22
  • Cadillac Mountain Vehicle Reservation Check Station - May 24th
  • Sieur de Monts Nature Center - June 16th
  • Rockefeller Welcome Center - May 1st
  • Carroll Homestead - May 1st
  • Thompson Island Information Center - May 15th
  • Jordan Pond House Gift Shop - May 1st
  • Jordan Pond House Restaurant - May 17th
  • Thunder Hole Gift Shop - May 3rd
  • Wildwood Stables Equestrian Services and Campground - May 29th

A reminder that park passes are required for all visitors to Acadia National Park including Thompson Island.

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