The Bowl (Acadia NP) — swimming hole area
Mount Desert · Glacial pond off Gorham Mountain / Bowl Trail; swimming allowed where posted — verify NPS alerts.
swimming hole area · 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 or wading
Hot days
Short visits
Skip
Recent flooding or very high water
You want lifeguards or formal amenities
Cold shoulder-season water
Before you go
- Verify access rules, parking, and seasonal conditions before visiting.
- https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/swimming.htm
- Varies
- Current can change quickly after rain.
- Respect private property and posted river access.