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    Acadia

    National Park Maine

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  • Park Loop Road opening

    May 17, 2013: The entire Park Loop Road and all other paved roads in the park open today. All dirt roads in the park, including the Seal Cove Road, will open on June 3.

  • Trail closures

    April 22, 2013: The Precipice, Orange and Black, Valley Cove, and Jordan Cliffs Trails are closed until further notice because of nesting peregrine falcons. All other trails in the park are open, whether accessible from the park or from state roads.

  • Hulls Cove Visitor Center

    May 17, 2013: The visitor center will open on May 19 and will be open 9-5 every day. All park passes are available there. There is an accessible entrance at the back of the building for those who have trouble climbing stairs.

Fees & Reservations

 

2013 Fee Free Days

 
To encourage Americans to explore America's natural beauty, rich history and culture, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that the National Park Service will waive entrances fees on 11 days in 2013.

January 21: Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend
April 22-26: National Park Week
August 25: National Park Service Birthday
September 28: National Public Lands Day
November 9-11: Veteran's Day Weekend

 

Where to Purchase Entrance Passes

 
Acadia Detailed Map

Detailed Acadia National Park Map

Bar Harbor Village Green
Blackwoods Campground
Hull's Cove Visitor Center
Sand Beach Entrance Station
Seawall Campground
Thompson Island Information Center
 

Entrance Fees

 

All park visitors are required to pay an entrance fee upon entry May through October. Passes are non-transferable. Credit cards accept at all fee collection areas.

 
Automobile

Private Vehicle: $20 valid for 7 days
Admits private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all occupants.

 
motorcycle

Motorcycle: $5 valid for 7 days
Admits one individual on a private, non-commercial motorcycle.

 
bicycle

Per Person: $5 valid for 7 days
Admits one individual with no car (bicyclist, hiker, pedestrian). Youth 15 and under are admitted free of charge.

 

Non-Commercial Organized Group Fees

 

Organized groups such as Scouts, Rotary, Clubs, Youth Groups, Churches, Reunions, etc. that do not qualify for an Educational Fee Waiver are charged as follows.

$20 per vehicle: Non-commercial vehicles with 15 or less capacity.
$5 per person: Non-commercial vehicles with 16 or greater capacity. Youth 15 and under are admitted free of charge.

 

Commercial Tours

 
A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provisions of the service.

For more information, download the Commercial Tours Information brochure.

 

Annual and Lifetime Passes

 
Annual Acadia 2012 Pass

Acadia Annual Pass: $40
Valid for 12 months from purchase date. This pass provides access to Acadia National Park only. This pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle.

 
The following passes provide access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee, and can be obtained at any park entrance station. A pass admits the holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder +3 adults at per person fee areas. To purchase a pass online, visit: http://store.usgs.gov/pass/index.html.
 
Annual 2012 Pass

Interagency Annual Pass: $80
Valid for 12 months from purchase date.

 
Military Pass 2012

Interagency Annual - Military Pass: $0
This is a free pass for active duty military personnel and their dependents, with valid documentation (CAC Card or DD Form 1173).

 
Volunteer Annual Pass

Interagency Annual Volunteer Pass: $0
This pass is for volunteers acquiring 250 service hours on a cumulative basis. Click here to learn about volunteer opportunities at Acadia.

 
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Access Pass: $0
Valid for life. This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities.

 
Lifetime Senior 2012 Pass

Senior Pass: $10
This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over.

Did You Know?

From atop Cadillac Mountain, the sun is just starting to rise over the Porcupine Islands.

Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park is the tallest mountain along the eastern coast of the United States. During certain times of the year, it is the first place in the U.S. to see sunrise.