Black bears are rarely seen in the park but there is a permanent year round population on Mount Desert Island. Being connected to the mainland, the Schoodic Peninsula area of the park has more frequent sightings of these secretive creatures.
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You won't find grizzly bears in Acadia, but what you might find on a rare occasion would be a black bear. However, a black bear sighting is almost as scarce as a moose sighting in the park.
In fact, the animals stay as far away from hiking trails as they can. Since Acadia is dog-friendly and the bears associate dogs with people, it's another reason for them to stay away. So, feel free to leave that bear spray at home, and enjoy your bear-free mountain adventure!
Acadia is home to at least 40 different species of mammals, including black bears, moose, beavers and coyotes. There used to be mountain lions and gray wolves in the park but they have since left the area.
Bears are generally more visible this time of year and potentially more aggressive, which makes them even more of a safety concern for visitors. If you are out hiking, whether it is a tenth of a mile or a backcountry adventure, it is essential to carry bear spray for your safety.
Due to its location, Acadia National Park harbors wildlife found only in northern latitudes, mostly in Canadian boreal ecosystems. Martens, Fishers, American River Otters and Moose are found only in a few states within the continental United States and are found within the park.