Acadia National Park Picnic Area

Acadia National Park features a charming picnic area on Thompson Island. Situated directly on the coast, it boasts a spacious grassy field, picnic tables, and restroom facilities. The highlight of this spot is its eastern-facing view over the bay, making it perfect for sunrise photography. This photo gallery offers an excellent collection of images captured at this location.

Trenton Thompson Island Bar Harbor
Thompson Island Picnic Area
Thompson Island Picnic Area with Picnic Table
Picnic Table on Thompson Island in Acadia
Dandelions at Thompson Island Picnic Area
Dandelions at Thompson Island Picnic Area
Thompson Island Picnic Area looking North
Twilight on shore of Thompson Island
Tidepool at Thompson Island in Acadia National Park
Twilight with Silhouette of Evergreen Tree

Nice Place To Start With A Picnic

Many visitors to Acadia National Park on the coast of Maine are unaware of a small island located between Trenton on the mainland and Mount Desert Island, which is traversed by Route 3. Even fewer people know about a delightful picnic area on the island's eastern side, which also offers a fantastic vantage point for capturing sunrises. I've spent a considerable amount of time photographing in and around Acadia National Park. On several mornings, when I was hurrying to reach Mount Desert Island from further inland and running later than expected, I opted to stop at this picnic area. It has been a true lifesaver on numerous occasions. As a bonus, there is a restroom available there as well.

Acadia Picnic Area