Acadia National Park is one of the more dog-friendly national parks — pet policy grade A. Leashed dogs are welcome on 5 of our hand-mapped trails; where they can't go, we map boarding and 24/7 vets nearby.
| Trail | Length | Gain | Kids | Shade | Restrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Path | 4.4 mi | 50 ft | 4+ | 35% | Yes |
| Jordan Pond Path | 3.3 mi | 100 ft | 5+ | 60% | Yes |
| Cadillac Summit Loop | 0.5 mi | 40 ft | 4+ | 5% | Yes |
| Great Head Trail | 1.7 mi | 145 ft | 6+ | 45% | No |
| Bubble Rock (Bubbles Divide) | 1.5 mi | 500 ft | 7+ | 70% | No |
Leashed at all times (6 ft or shorter). Dogs are generally banned from ladder/rung trails, swim beaches, buildings and ranger programs. Pack out all waste.
Day-boarding and overnight sitters near the park through Rover.
Find boarding →Hot pavement and granite burn paws — test with your hand. Watch for wildlife, ticks and blue-green algae in still water. Carry extra water.
Acadia National Park grades A on our A–D pet-policy scale. Leashed dogs are welcome on the majority of trails and roads. Leashes (6 ft max) are required everywhere.
5 of the trails we've hand-mapped allow leashed dogs, including Ocean Path, Jordan Pond Path, Cadillac Summit Loop. Length, gain and shade for each are in the table above.
Yes — Eastern Maine Emergency Veterinary Clinic, Brewer — nights/weekends/holidays (~50 mi), about 50 mi away. Save the number before you head in: cell coverage inside the park is patchy.
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