The Seawall Picnic Area is located across the street from the Seawall Campground on the west side of Acadia National Park’s Mount Desert Island. A road leads down to the picnic area, dead ending into a T-intersection. A parking lot that holds two dozen vehicles is located to the left, and if you turn to the right you can park along the road. There are tables on either side, but the main section is to the left.

Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. At 4 million visits a year, it's one of the top 10 most-visited national parks in the United States. Visitors enjoy 27 miles of historic motor roads, 158 miles of hiking trails, and 45 miles of carriage roads.