Sand Beach Parking Area in Acadia National Park

Sand Beach Parking Area

This is a medium-sized lot at busy Sand Beach.

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Sand Beach Parking Area Details

A medium-sized lot which fills up quickly, however, there is frequent turnover of spots. During busy summer days, it may be best to park on the right lane of the Park Loop Road and walk down the Ocean Path access trail. This will bring you directly to the restrooms and stairs down to the beach.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Sand Beach Parking Area

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Sand Beach Restrooms

This is a larger, permanent restroom located in the main parking lot for Sand Beach.

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Sand Beach

There is a view of the beach, but there is no beach access from this vantage point.

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Sand Beach

The Island Explorer operates on Mount Desert Island June 23 through October 11, 2021. Fall service begins the last week in August.

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Ocean Path

A family-friendly trail along a dramatic stretch of coastline where you will encounter several famous Park landmarks.

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Bowl Trail

A moderately difficult loop trail that leads to a picturesque little pond where hikers can picnic and swim.