All picnic areas at Acadia National Park are open to visitors on a first come, first served basis. Groups of 30 or more need a permit, but this is to authorize a large gathering only, not to reserve tables. Your group must still show up early and hope to get enough tables for its event. See the National Park Service’s Special Use Permits web page for more information.
See the following web pages for more information on the various picnic areas at the park:
MOUNT DESERT ISLAND
SCHOODIC PENINSULA
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Last updated on August 25, 2023