Wildwood Stables

Wildwood Stables is located next to the picturesque Park Loop Road in Acadia National Park on the southeastern side of Mount Desert Island, Maine. They provide a variety of daily horse-drawn carriage rides & tours from end of May through mid-October of each year. Tours follow the famous and scenic carriage roads that were originally constructed by John D. Rockefeller between 1913 and 1940. A horse camp is provided for visitors who prefer to bring their own horses with them for riding during their visit to the island. Horseback riding is not provided by Wildwood Stables but stall rentals are available. You may reach them at the phone number given below.

Contact & Reservations: 1-877-276-3622 or 1-207-276-5721

How to Get There

There are essentially three different ways to get to Wildwood Stables. One is from Bar Harbor via the one-way section of the Park Loop Road. There is a turn-off on the right just before reaching the part of the road that changes to the one-way. If you miss this, there is a second entry point immediately after on the right as well. You may also get to this point from the Cadillac Mountain and Jordan Pond side of the road by heading south. Look for the entry point on the left. The third way is from Seal Harbor. Take the Stanley Road on the opposite side of the road from the public beach and head North. Turn left on the Park Loop Road and take an immediate right for Wildwood Stables. Refer to the Acadia map for location information. The stables are operated by a private business concessionaire on park land. Reservations are strongly advised and are usually accepted up to one week in advance.

Wildwood Stables GPS: 44.314663; -68.236661

Wildwood Stables location map

Carriage Tours:

Note: Carriages of Acadia prefers at this time that you call for Availabilty & Rates: 1-877-276-3622 or 1-207-276-5721

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Relax and Enjoy

Greg A. Hartford, photographer, author, publisherThis is a unique and fun way to learn about the Park’s Carriage Roads as well as see some of the interior sections of Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island. It is also nice to let someone else do the driving and be able to put your arm around your loved one. With a larger group of family or friends, you can talk together and be heard. The drivers are friendly and knowledgeable. Each horse drawn carriage tour is special in its own way, and will give you an opportunity to take some nice pictures. of the scenery. Make sure to call ahead to get reservation, especially during peak season.

Acadia and Bar Harbor Resource Guide