Carriage roads and rocky coast at Acadia

Acadia National Park, ME

How many days

Adults

Kids

Who it suits: Families with little kids, families with teens, couples and friends
How long: 5 or 7 days
Getting there: Fly
Seasons: Summer, Fall

Why it works

Acadia National Park protects the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States.
There are 45 miles of carriage roads open to bikers and walkers, and bikes can be rented in nearby towns.
Children of all ages can take part in the Junior Ranger Program, and many ranger-led programs are designed for children and families.
The park has two campgrounds on Mount Desert Island and one on the Schoodic Peninsula, and all campsite reservations must be made online in advance.

Vehicle reservations are required to drive Cadillac Summit Road from late May to mid-October, and they are sold online in advance, not at the park.
The Park Loop Road closes on December 1 and reopens on April 15 if weather permits, and there is no winter camping in Acadia.

Acadia National Park protects the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States. source (checked 2026-11-14)
There are 45 miles of carriage roads open to bikers and walkers, and bikes can be rented in nearby towns. source (checked 2026-11-14)
Children of all ages can take part in the Junior Ranger Program, and many ranger-led programs are designed for children and families. source (checked 2026-11-14)
The park has two campgrounds on Mount Desert Island and one on the Schoodic Peninsula, and all campsite reservations must be made online in advance. source 1 · source 2 (checked 2026-11-14)
Vehicle reservations are required to drive Cadillac Summit Road from late May to mid-October, and they are sold online in advance, not at the park. source (checked 2026-11-14)
The Park Loop Road closes on December 1 and reopens on April 15 if weather permits, and there is no winter camping in Acadia. source (checked 2026-11-14)