Sand Beach (Acadia NP) — ocean beach
Mount Desert · Cold water; surf on some days — lifeguard limited season; park fee.
ocean beach · Varies . confirm locally
Key facts
Swimming
Varies . confirm locally
Access
Varies
Parking
Limited
Current conditions
Trip profile
Difficulty
Reward
Risk
Good fit, skip, and before you go
Good fit
Swimming
Sunsets and long beach walks
Families
Skip
Cold windy days
High surf or rip-current conditions
Peak summer crowds
Before you go
- NPS parking/beach access coordinate.
- https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/swimming.htm
- Varies
- Check tide, surf, and local beach rules.
- Expect colder water than inland sites.