Maine Parks Guide
Guide to Maine's state parks and national parks, including Acadia and Baxter, plus coastal and mountain state parks, wildlife refuges, and public lands.
All Parks
58 parks across Maine
Parks by Type
1+
National Parks
Acadia National Park, the only national park in the Northeast.
48+
State Parks
From coastal gems like Reid to mountain retreats like Grafton Notch.
10+
Wildlife Refuges
Rachel Carson, Moosehorn, and more for birding and wildlife.
600+
Public Lands
Thousands of acres of BPL land open for recreation statewide.
Planning Your Visit
Acadia National Park
- Season: Park roads open mid-April through November. Cadillac summit road may open later.
- Pass: $35 per vehicle or $30 per motorcycle for seven days, or $20 per person; the Acadia annual pass is $70. An entrance pass is required year-round. Non-US residents age 16 or older also pay a $100 fee unless admitted with an Annual or America the Beautiful pass.
- Reservations: A separate $6 vehicle reservation is required to drive Cadillac Summit Road May 20 through October 25, 2026.
Baxter State Park
- Season: Tote roads open mid-May through mid-October. Limited winter access.
- Entry: Maine residents enter free. The nonresident standard gate pass is $20 per vehicle; the season pass is $50 per vehicle.
- Rules: No pets, no radios, no drones. Strict wilderness experience.