Swim Lake Wood
Swim Lake Wood
Lake Wood is a quiet, secluded pond with a small beach area just a short drive from Hulls Cove Visitor Center. It's free, no lifeguards, and the max depth is 11 feet. Most people treat it as a low-key spot to cool off between park activities. The trail and beach have no facilities.
Quick facts
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Meeting point
- Confirm before arrival
✓ Book this if…
- You want free, low-key swimming away from crowds and commercial operations.
- Casual swimmers, families seeking quiet swimming, non-adrenaline seekers.
× Skip it if…
- You need lifeguards, restrooms, or easy trail access.
Sources
National Park Service — Swim Lake Wood (official page) (retrieved 2026-07-15)National Park Service — Acadia National Park fees, hours & conditions (retrieved 2026-07-05)