Plan Your Visit
Key Information
Get an entrance pass
All visitors must have one of these entrance passes:
Pass Price Standard Pass $20.00–$35.00 Annual Pass $70.00 America the Beautiful Pass(includes Senior Passes) FREE–$80.00 Help me choose an entrance pass
Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations Reservation
Vehicle reservations are not required for any other areas of the park, or for visitors who enter the area by foot, bike, or taxi. Vehicle reservations provide a timed entry, but do not require a departure time until 10 pm, when the road closes to vehicles. Reservations do not permit re-entry. Reservations are per vehicle, not per person. Reservations do not assign a specific parking space. Parking is prohibited outside of designated spaces. Cadillac is not served by the Island Explorer bus system.
Reservations and timed entry
Reservations and Timed Entry
Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations Reservation
Required to drive Cadillac Summit Road
Dates applicable
May 22–Oct 27
Cost
$6.00
Vehicle reservations are not required for any other areas of the park, or for visitors who enter the area by foot, bike, or taxi. Vehicle reservations provide a timed entry, but do not require a departure time until 10 pm, when the road closes to vehicles. Reservations do not permit re-entry. Reservations are per vehicle, not per person. Reservations do not assign a specific parking space. Parking is prohibited outside of designated spaces. Cadillac is not served by the Island Explorer bus system.
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Choosing an Entrance Pass
Do you have or qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful Pass?
If you already have an America the Beautiful—the NationalParks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, that's the only entrancepass you need. Seniors, military, visitors with a permanentdisability, and families with a 4th grader are eligible for a freeor discounted America the Beautiful pass.
America the Beautiful Pass
How often do you plan to visit national parks in the next 12 months?
If you don't qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful pass, werecommend choosing an entrance pass based on your trip plans.
| I'm visiting... | We recommend |
|---|---|
| This park, once | Standard Pass |
| This park, multiple times | Annual Pass |
| More than one national park or federal recreation site | America the Beautiful Pass |
Entrance Passes
- Standard Pass
- Annual Pass
- America the Beautiful Pass
Standard Entrance Pass
$20.00–$35.00
Don't forget reservations
A park entrance pass is required year-round at Acadia National Park. All vehicles must display a pass clearly visible through the windshield. Display federal lands passes, such as annual and military passes, on your dashboard with the signature and expiration date facing up. Passes are non-transferable and passholder must be present.A separate vehicle reservation is also required to drive Cadillac Summit Road from mid-May into October. Vehicle reservations are only sold online in advance and are not available for purchase at the park.In addition to NPS locations in visitor centers and campgrounds, entrance passes are also available for purchase in-person at third-party sellers. These locations are not operated by the NPS and do not offer federal lands passes --* Jordan Pond Gift Shop* Acadia Regional Chamber of Commerce at Thompson Island* Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce, Cottage Street* Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce* Mount Desert Chamber of Commerce* Southwest Harbor/Tremont Chamber of Commerce
Valid for seven days. Admits private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all occupants. This includes rental cars, RVs, and vans with fewer than 16 passengers. If the vehicle pass is purchased, no other pass is necessary.
In-person Purchase Locations
Hulls Cove Visitor Center
Cash or Credit/Debit
Schoodic Institute Welcome Center at Rockefeller Hall
Cash or Credit/Debit
Winter Information: Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce
Cash or Credit/Debit
Blackwoods Campground
Credit/Debit Only
Schoodic Woods Campground
Credit/Debit Only
Seawall Campground
Credit/Debit Only
Entrance Station on Acadia's Park Loop Road
Cash or Credit/Debit
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Valid for seven days. Admits one or two passengers on a private, non-commercial motorcycle.
In-person Purchase Locations
Schoodic Woods Campground
Credit/Debit Only
Seawall Campground
Credit/Debit Only
Blackwoods Campground
Credit/Debit Only
Schoodic Institute Welcome Center at Rockefeller Hall
Cash or Credit/Debit
Winter Information: Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce
Cash or Credit/Debit
Hulls Cove Visitor Center
Cash or Credit/Debit
Entrance Station on Acadia's Park Loop Road
Cash or Credit/Debit
More information
Valid for seven days. Admits one individual with no car (bicyclist, hiker, pedestrian). Youth 15 and under are admitted free of charge.
In-person Purchase Locations
Hulls Cove Visitor Center
Cash or Credit/Debit
Schoodic Institute Welcome Center at Rockefeller Hall
Cash or Credit/Debit
Winter Information: Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce
Cash or Credit/Debit
Blackwoods Campground
Credit/Debit Only
Schoodic Woods Campground
Credit/Debit Only
Seawall Campground
Credit/Debit Only
Entrance Station on Acadia's Park Loop Road
Cash or Credit/Debit
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For Organizations & Businesses
School groups and other academic institutions may qualify for an Educational Fee Waiver. If not qualified, please check fees for large or commercial groups.
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Groups entering Acadia by bus, van, or other high-capacity vehicles (16 people or more) must pay an organized group entrance fee.Adults (16 years old and over): $20/per personYouth (15 years old and under): Free
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Annual Entrance - Park
$70.00
Don't forget reservations
The Acadia Annual Pass is valid only at Acadia and may be purchased online or in person. You do not need an additional entrance pass if you already have a federal lands pass. It is valid for 12 months from purchase month. This pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle.In addition to park visitor centers and campgrounds, the Acadia Annual Pass is available at the Acadia Regional Chamber at Thompson Island, and at Bar Harbor, Ellsworth and Southwest Harbor chambers of commerce.
In-person Purchase Locations
Blackwoods Campground
Credit/Debit Only
Schoodic Woods Campground
Credit/Debit Only
Seawall Campground
Credit/Debit Only
Hulls Cove Visitor Center
Cash or Credit/Debit
Thompson Island Information Center
Cash or Credit/Debit
Schoodic Institute Welcome Center at Rockefeller Hall
Cash or Credit/Debit
Winter Information: Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce
Cash or Credit/Debit
Entrance Station on Acadia's Park Loop Road
Cash or Credit/Debit
America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal RecreationalLands Pass
Covers entrance fees and standard amenity(day-use) fees at lands managed by
- National Park Service
- US Fish & Wildlife Service
- US Forest Service
- Bureau of Land Management
- Bureau of Reclamation
- US Army of Corps of Engineers
Depending on the type of entrance fee charged at a site, covers
One private vehicle fee
or
Four per person fees
| Type | Available to | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Pass | Everyone | $80.00 |
| Annual Senior Pass | US citizens and permanent residents 62+ years old | $20.00 |
| Lifetime Senior Pass | US citizens and permanent residents 62+ years old | $80.00 |
| Annual Military Pass | Current US military and dependents | Free |
| Lifetime Military Pass | Gold Star Family members and veterans | Free |
| Access Pass | US citizens and permanent residents with permanent disability | Free |
| 4th Grade Pass | US 4th graders | Free |
| Volunteer Pass | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours | Free |
America the Beautiful Passes are non-refundable, non-transferableand cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Passholders must showvalid photo identification (ID) with each pass.
How to Get an America the Beautiful Pass
In Person (Recommended)
Passes can be purchased or picked up at over 1,000 federal recreation sites.
Purchase and pickup locations
Order Online, Receive by Mail
To receive your pass by mail, order online at theUSGS Online Store or by phone:1-888-275-8747, extension 1. Hours ofoperation are 8 am to 4 pm Mountain Time.
2024 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks
Come experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:
- Monday, January 15 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Saturday, April 20 — First Day of National Park Week
- Wednesday, June 19 — Juneteenth
- Sunday, August 4 — The Great American Outdoors Act
- Saturday, September 28 — National Public Lands Day
- Monday, November 11 — Veterans Day
