Kayaking In Acadia National Park (info courtesy of Acadia National Park)
With its spectacular coastal scenery, Mount Desert Island is a great location for ocean kayaking. Beginner paddlers can join a number of private companies for guided kayak tours in Frenchman Bay. Experienced paddlers may opt to head out without a guide; public boat ramps are available in Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor, and Southwest Harbor. Additional access sites include:
- Seal Cove (sponsored by state of Maine)
- Bass Harbor (sponsored by state of Maine)
- Seal Harbor Beach
- Hadley Point
- Bar Island Gravel Bar
When parking at any of these areas, please obey all posted signage regarding parking and other regulations. Respect private property. Remember that the difference between low tide and high tide can reach twelve feet; the spot where you park at low tide may be under water at high tide.
If heading out on your own, be careful. Kayaking in the ocean is for experienced paddlers only. It is easy to get in trouble in the waters off the coast of Maine, where tides, rough seas, fog, and cold water temperatures (less than 55 degrees Fahrenheit) often create difficult conditions. Know how to perform a self-rescue and always travel with a partner.
The park's lakes and ponds offer a different type of kayaking experience; see watercraft restrictions for more information about launch facilities.
For more information about kayak tours or rentals, contact local chambers of commerce.
If you have any additional questions about Kayaking in the park, please contact us.
Mailing Address
Acadia National Park
P.O. Box 177
Bar Harbor, ME 04609-0177
Shipping Address
Acadia National Park
Route 233 Mc Farland Hill
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Phone/E-mail
207-288-3338 Phone
207-288-8800 TTY
207-288-8813 Fax
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Bar Harbor's Acadia Pines Motel
2.4 miles from Acadia National Park
2009 Rates - Double Occupancy - Low to High Season |
Standard 1 Queen |
$66 to $90 |
Standard 2 Queen |
$74 to $108 |
Deluxe King |
$70 to $99 |
Kitchenettes with 1 King |
$80 to $114 |
Kitchenette with 2 Queens |
$84 to $120 |
Family unit 1 room with 1 Queen and 2 twin beds |
$74 to $104 |
2 room unit with 1 King and 2 twin beds (up to 4 people) |
$116 to $148 |
|
2 room kitchenette unit with 1 King and 2 twin beds
(up to 4 people)
|
$136 to $168 |
Extra person |
$15 |
Cot |
$15 |
Cancellation Policy:
Motel Units To receive a full refund (less $20 fee) you must notify us at least 3 days prior to your scheduled arrival date.
Kitchenette Units To receive a full refund of your deposit (less $20 fee) you must notify us 14 days prior to your scheduled arrival date.
Open Mid-June through Mid-October
A deposit equal to one nights stay is required to confirm.
All our rooms are non-smoking.
Acadia National Park, Maine, is an all time favorite family vacation destination
for good reason. The views are spectacular. The landscape is pristine. And, the
wildlife is plentiful and protected. As a result, Acadia National Park is one of the
most visited national parks in the United States.
Bar Harbor, Maine, a small coastal resort town on Mount Desert Island, has a symbiotic relationship with Acadia National Park. Bar Harbor, with its shops, restaurants, hotels, cottages, bed and breakfasts, inns, galleries, vacation rentals
and more, has a special ambiance blended with Downeast character. Bar Harbor,
Maine and Acadia National Park is often the starting and ending point of an unforgettable Maine vacation.
