![]() Public comments about proposed amenity fee accepted through Feb 11
Public comments are accepted through Feb 11 on the NPS Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) website. ![]() NPS Photo by John Kelly Vehicle Reservations Planning UnderwayVisitors to Acadia National Park will need a vehicle reservation to drive up the Cadillac Summit Road during sunrise and daylight hours for the 2021 summer season. Details about reservation dates, costs, and sales procedures are expected to be announced early in the new calendar year.
![]() Cadillac Summit RoadCadillac Summit Road offers a three-mile drive to the top of the highest peak in the park. Along the way, there are several scenic pullouts to enjoy the view. Parking is available in two locations at the summit, where restrooms, a gift shop, and scenic overlooks connected by paved walks can be found. There is no Island Explorer bus service on the Cadillac Summit Road. Sunrise times range from 4:45 am in mid-June to 6:15 am in mid-October. Road ConditionsThe narrow, two-lane road winds to the 1,530-foot summit of Cadillac Mountain. Drivers should use caution when traveling the road and yield to pedestrians. Road length: 3.2 miles. Parking availabilityPaved pullouts are located along the road for short-term parking to enjoy the views. Do not cross traffic to pull out on the opposite side of the road. The Blue Hill Overlook parking area is 1/4-mile before the summit and offers the best sunset views. The Cadillac Summit parking area is arranged in a loop and offers the best sunrise views. Recreation VehiclesRecreational vehicles and trailers are prohibited from the Cadillac Summit Road. Learn More
![]() Photo courtesy of Seth Baker, a visitor from Rochester, NY. Used with permission. |
Last updated: January 13, 2021