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Acadia National Park

Was the first national park in the U.S. whose land was donated entirely by private citizens.

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Acadia National Park Echo Lake Beach
Echo Lake Beach, on Echo Lake on Mount Desert Island, Maine, is staffed by a lifeguard from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Head toward Southwest Harbor to visit Echo Lake, a popular freshwater swimming area.

Echo Lake Beach, on the west side of the island, offers a somewhat warmer swimming experience. Other freshwater lakes located in the park serve as drinking water reservoirs and are closed to swimming and wading.

Access to Beech Mountain hiking trails
Boating - 10-horsepower limit
Both beaches are provided with Island Explorer Shuttle Bus pickup and drop-off

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Acadia National Park Echo Lake BeachEcho Lake Beach, on Echo Lake on Mount Desert Island, Maine, is staffed by a lifeguard from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Acadia National Park Echo Lake Beach
Echo Lake Beach, on Echo Lake on Mount Desert Island, Maine, is staffed by a lifeguard from Memorial Day to Labor Day.