Maine Acadian Culture
31 nearby · 10 free and dispersed sites within 25 mi
Photo: NPS Photo
At a glance
- Open
- Year-round
- Near the park
- 31 campgroundsWithin 25 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 10 sitesWithin 25 mi
Where to camp
Camping near the park 31
Free and dispersed nearby 10
See them on the map- Black Pond EastEagle Lake, ME22 mi
- Deboullie EastEagle Lake, ME23 mi
- ThoroughfareEagle Lake, ME23 mi
- Pushineer EastEagle Lake, ME23 mi
- Pushineer DamEagle Lake, ME23 mi
- Pushineer SouthEagle Lake, ME23 mi
Services nearby: 4 dump stations · 6 rest areas
About Maine Acadian Culture
Maine Acadians share beliefs and experiences tying them to a common religion, languages, and history. The St. John River, land, and family are essential to their culture. The National Park Service supports the Maine Acadian Heritage Council, an association of…
Maine Acadians share beliefs and experiences tying them to a common religion, languages, and history. The St. John River, land, and family are essential to their culture. The National Park Service supports the Maine Acadian Heritage Council, an association of historical societies, cultural clubs, towns, and museums that work together to support Maine Acadian culture in the St. John Valley.
Photos: NPS Photo
Things to do
- Arts and Culture
- Fishing
- Food
- Museum Exhibits
Plan your visit
Getting there
The Saint John Valley is located in northern Aroostook County, Maine, 200 miles north of Bangor at the northern terminus of ME 1. It is best reached by private vehicle. From Interstate 95, use exits at Sherman or Smyrna…
Weather
Located in remote northern Maine, Aroostook County experiences all four seasons. Summers temperatures average highs near 75° F (23° C) while winter temperatures average lows often below 0° F (-17° C). Snow falls…
Plan your visit
Hours
Maine Acadian Culture is a collection of sites dealing with Acadian history and culture. The National Park Service does not operate any sites as part of Maine Acadian Culture. Many of the attractions in the St. John Valley are privately operated by non-profit organizations that are part of the Maine Acadian Heritage Council.
Getting there
The Saint John Valley is located in northern Aroostook County, Maine, 200 miles north of Bangor at the northern terminus of ME 1. It is best reached by private vehicle. From Interstate 95, use exits at Sherman or Smyrna Mills for Route 11 to Fort Kent, or the exit at Houlton for U.S. Route 1 North.
Weather
Located in remote northern Maine, Aroostook County experiences all four seasons. Summers temperatures average highs near 75° F (23° C) while winter temperatures average lows often below 0° F (-17° C). Snow falls typically from November through April and averages well over 100 inches of snow per winter.
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