Where are moose in Acadia?

It is not impossible to see a moose on Mount Desert Island, the largest region of Acadia National Park, but it is exceedingly rare. Because the island is, well, an island, there is only one point of entry for a moose and that is busy Highway 3 that enters the island.



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Two of the best moose watching spots in the state are in The Maine Highlands region, Moosehead Lake and Baxter State Park.

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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.

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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!

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Moose are most heavily concentrated in Grand Teton Park. Look for them at Willow Flats, Christian Pond (near Willow Flats) and around Oxbow Bend. In Yellowstone, see them in Willow Park, between Norris Junction and Mammoth Hot Springs.

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