Thunder Hole Parking Area in Acadia National Park

Thunder Hole Parking Area

This is a small lot directly across from Thunder Hole.

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Thunder Hole Parking Area Details

This small parking lot (approximately 30 spaces) has a gift shop, restrooms and serves as a bus stop for the Island Explorer shuttle bus. Many people choose to park in the right hand lane of the Park Loop Road.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Thunder Hole Parking Area

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Thunder Hole Info Station

Stop here to explore the gift shop and get information about famous Thunder Hole.

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Thunder Hole

Most impressive midway between low and high tide.

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Thunder Hole

A booming wave and ocean spray that reaches up to 40 feet.x

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Thunder Hole Restrooms

A small-sized restroom located in the southern end of the parking lot.

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Thunder Hole

When the right size wave hits the inlet here, a deep sound, reminiscent of distant thunder, fills the air.