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Acadia Gateway Center

The Acadia Gateway Center is an intermodal transit and welcome center located on Route 3 in Trenton three miles north of Mount Desert Island. Facilities include an Island Explorer bus stop, day-use parking, and an 11,000-square-foot welcome center with tourism information, a store, waiting area, and restrooms. Owned by the State of Maine, it is operated by the Maine Department of Transportation in partnership with the National Park Service, Downeast Transportation Inc., and Maine Office of…

  • Managed by: National Park Service
  • Coordinates: 44.470549, -68.366182

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Hulls Cove Visitor Center
  • Green Lake National Fish Hatchery
  • Winter Information: Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce
  • Sieur de Monts Nature Center
  • Acadia National Park Vehicle Reservations
  • BLACKWOODS CAMPGROUND

Frequently asked questions

Is Acadia Gateway Center reservable?

Acadia Gateway Center is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Acadia Gateway Center?

See the map for Acadia Gateway Center's exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Acadia Gateway Center?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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