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Hulls Cove Visitor Center

Located close to Bar Harbor off Route 3, the Hulls Cove Visitor Center is Acadia’s main visitor contact station and transportation hub from May into October. It is a popular, and often crowded, first stop for many visitors. It is adjacent to an entrance for the park's iconic 27-mile Park Loop Road and it serves as a key stop for several routes on the fare-free Island Explorer bus system. From a large parking lot, visitors must climb 52 steps to the main entrance. There is a separate accessible…

  • Managed by: National Park Service
  • Coordinates: 44.408542, -68.246137

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Winter Information: Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce
  • Green Lake National Fish Hatchery
  • Sieur de Monts Nature Center
  • BLACKWOODS CAMPGROUND
  • Acadia Gateway Center
  • Acadia Otter Cliffs Group Climbing Permit

Frequently asked questions

Is Hulls Cove Visitor Center reservable?

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

Where is Hulls Cove Visitor Center?

See the map for Hulls Cove Visitor Center's exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Hulls Cove Visitor 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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