Overview of entrance requirementsAll visitors MUST have
Most visitors also need
Reservations and Timed EntryCadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations ReservationRequired to drive Cadillac Summit Road Dates applicable May 24–Oct 22 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. More about this reservationEntrance PassesStandard Entrance Pass$20.00–$35.00
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
Valid for seven days. Admits one or two passengers on a private, non-commercial motorcycle. In-person Purchase Locations
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
For Organizations & BusinessesSchool groups and other academic institutions may qualify for an Educational Fee Waiver. If not qualified, please check fees for large or commercial groups. More informationGroups 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 person
Youth (15 years old and under): Free More information Annual Entrance - Park$70.00 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
2023 Fee-free DaysNo entrance pass required on these days:
Display Your PassDo you already have a park pass? You can drive directly to a trailhead or parking area then display it on your dashboard. Entrance Pass Purchase OptionsThree types of weekly passes (Vehicle, Motorcycle, Individual) may be purchased by credit card from automated fee machines available year round 24 hours a day.
A variety of other annual and lifetime passes can be purchased online or at in-person sales locations listed below. The complete variety of park entrance passes are available for purchase in person at these five park locations:
Enjoy the convenience of purchasing your pass before you arrive. Once you have printed your pass, you can head directly to a trailhead or parking lot and leave the printed pass on your dashboard Purchase and Print OnlinePlease note: Passes purchased online must be printed before you arrive so they can be displayed on your vehicle dashboard. 
Automated Fee MachinesThree types of weekly passes (Vehicle, Motorcycle, Individual) may be purchased by credit card from automated fee machines available year round 24 hours a day.
A variety of other annual and lifetime passes can be purchased online or at in-person sales locations. What Pass Do I Need?Most visitors to Acadia choose to purchase a Vehicle Pass which covers all occupants for seven days. Please review all of your options described below. 
Photo courtesy of Alan Nyiri. Used with permission. Acadia National Park Entrance PassesThese passes are valid only at Acadia National Park and may be purchased online or in person. You do not need an additional Acadia entrance pass if you already have a federal lands pass.Acadia PassesValid 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. Valid for seven days
Admits one or two passengers on a private, non-commercial motorcycle. Valid for seven days
Admits one individual with no car (bicyclist, hiker, pedestrian). Youth 15 and under are admitted free of charge. Valid for 12 months from purchase month.
This pass provides access to Acadia National Park only. This pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. School groups and other academic institutions may qualify for an Educational Fee Waiver. If not qualified, please check fees for large or commercial groups below.
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 person Youth (15 years old and under): Free Are you operating a business that provides leisure or recreational services while in the park? If so, it is considered a commercial group and you are required to have a Commercial Use Authorization.
A commercial group 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. Learn more about what is required by visiting our Do Business With Us page. National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands PassesFederal Lands Passes allow entrance at all National Parks and other federal recreation sites, including National Forests and U.S. Fish and Wildlife sites. If you want to have a pass shipped to you at home in advance of your visit, a variety of federal lands passes are available online. Otherwise, these passes are also easily available at in-person park sales locations listed above. 
lorum Federal Recreational Lands Pass Types Also called "America the Beautiful Pass". Valid for 12 months from purchase month.
This is an annual pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or older.
This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over.
This is a free pass for U.S. military veterans, active duty personnel and their dependents, and Gold Star families with valid documentation.
Veterans:
Gold Star families: Please download a voucher to fill out before arriving at the park. Valid for life. This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities.
This pass is for volunteers acquiring 250 service hours on a cumulative basis. Learn about volunteer opportunities at Acadia.
This is a free pass for U.S. 4th grade students. Must bring printed voucher to exchange for pass. Please visit www.everykidoutdoors.gov for instructions on how to obtain the required printed voucher. This pass is valid for 12 months beginning September of the year the student begins 4th grade and valid until the following August.
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Last updated: May 10, 2023