What is the best time to avoid crowds at Acadia National Park?

Winter is the quietest time in Acadia National Park. While the number of visitors is typically between 600,000 and 800,000 per month between June and September, it drops to as low as 30,000 per month from December through March. January is the quietest month, welcoming only about 10,000 to 15,000 people.



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You can easily see much of Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor's highlights in about three days. But if you'd like to spend more time exploring this tranquil oasis, five days may work better. This will allow enough time to take on longer hikes and get plenty of rest in between activities.

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As very large mammals that need a great deal of space, moose are rarely seen in Acadia.

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For your visit to Acadia, I highly recommend staying in Bar Harbor. Bar Harbor is a fun seaside town located just minutes away from all of the fabulous scenery and trails in Acadia. Bar Harbor has a great downtown area with charming shops, delicious restaurants, and fun activities.

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Park Loop Road: This 27-mile, one-way scenic drive loops around the eastern half of Acadia on Mount Desert Island, and with a 35-mph speed limit you could theoretically complete the circle in an hour and return to Hulls Cove Visitor Center.

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  • TWO. Try a car-free experience.The fare-free Island Explorer serves most of the park and surrounding communities except Cadillac Mountain. ...
  • THREE. Pets are welcome in Acadia, but rules apply. ...
  • FOUR. All natural areas pose risk. ...
  • FIVE. Please leave Acadia as you find it.


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September is a great month for capturing peaceful landscapes in Acadia National Park. There are less crowds and less atmospheric haze.

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