Acadia · April
Acadia in April
April is one of the best times to visit Acadia — busier than March, quieter than May.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
Well below this park's peak — easy parking, open trails, short lines.
About 22% of this park's busiest month.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Visitation
Typical April visits vs. the year
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
April weather
- Avg high
- 53°F
- Avg low
- 34°F
- Precipitation
- 4.2"
- Sunrise
- 4:48 AM
- Sunset
- 6:17 PM
- Daylight
- 13.5h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Bar Harbor
What's open
Acadia in April: access
Open 24 hours; Park Loop Road closed Dec 1 to mid-Apr; Cadillac reservations in season
Seasonal closures may apply:
- Park Closure
Several Trails Close For Peregrine Falcon Nesting Season
Effective March 1, areas including Jordan Cliffs Trail, Penobscot East Trail, Precipice Trail, and Valley Cove Trail are closed to protect nesting peregrine falcons. The parking lot for the Precipice Trail is also closed. Rangers strictly enforce closures.
Details on nps.gov →
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
- Park Closure
Several Trails Close For Peregrine Falcon Nesting Season
Effective March 1, areas including Jordan Cliffs Trail, Penobscot East Trail, Precipice Trail, and Valley Cove Trail are closed to protect nesting peregrine falcons. The parking lot for the Precipice Trail is also closed. Rangers strictly enforce closures.
Details on nps.gov →
Source: NPS Data API
Context
Acadia crowds across the year
FAQ
Acadia in April
How busy is Acadia in April?
April rates 3/10 for crowds (Quiet) at Acadia National Park — about 22% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 159,285.
What is the weather like at Acadia in April?
In April, Acadia averages a high of 53°F and a low of 34°F, with about 4.2 inches of precipitation.