Maine · National Park

Dogs in Acadia National Park

Can I bring my dog, and on which trails?
Dog-friendlyLeash: 6 feet maximum, at all times.

Yes. Acadia is one of the most dog-friendly national parks in the country.

Leashed dogs are welcome on more than 100 miles of hiking trails and 45 miles of carriage roads, plus the Park Loop Road.
Photo: Photo courtesy of Will Newton, Friends of Acadia · NPS

Where dogs are allowed

Leashed dogs are welcome on more than 100 miles of hiking trails and 45 miles of carriage roads, plus the Park Loop Road.

Where dogs are banned

A few ladder and rung trails (Precipice, Beehive, Jordan Cliffs), swimming areas, ranger programs, and inside buildings.

Trail by trail

Dogs OKOcean PathLeashed dogs welcome
Dogs OKJordan Pond PathLeashed dogs welcome
Dogs OKCarriage Roads (45 mi)Leashed dogs welcome
No dogsPrecipice TrailIron rungs and ladders, closed to dogs
No dogsBeehive TrailIron rungs, closed to dogs
No dogsJordan Cliffs TrailLadder trail, closed to dogs

Seasonal closures

Some trails close in spring and early summer for peregrine falcon nesting.

Leash rule

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Service animals

Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.

Official source
National Park Service
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Last verified 2026-07-09
Park code
ACAD

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Acadia National Park?

Yes. Acadia is one of the most dog-friendly national parks in the country. Leashed dogs are welcome on more than 100 miles of hiking trails and 45 miles of carriage roads, plus the Park Loop Road.

What is the leash rule at Acadia?

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Which trails allow dogs at Acadia?

Leashed dogs are allowed on: Ocean Path, Jordan Pond Path, Carriage Roads (45 mi).

Are there seasonal closures for dogs at Acadia?

Some trails close in spring and early summer for peregrine falcon nesting.

Are service animals allowed at Acadia?

Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.