Acadia National Park Fees & Cadillac Mountain Reservations (2026)
Last verified June 9, 2026 against official National Park Service sources. Fees, dates, and policies can change — links to the NPS pages we checked are at the bottom.
Quick answers
- Entrance fee: $35 per private vehicle, valid 7 days.
- Park entry reservation: Not needed — only Cadillac Summit Road requires a vehicle reservation ($6, May 20–October 25, 2026).
- Cadillac release times: 30% of reservations drop at 10 am ET 90 days ahead; the other 70% drop at 10 am ET 2 days ahead.
- Payment: Acadia is cashless — credit/debit or mobile payment only.
- Non-US residents: $100 per person (age 16+) on top of the standard entrance fee in 2026.
Acadia entrance fees (2026)
All standard entrance passes are valid for 7 consecutive days. Vehicles must display the pass clearly through the windshield.
| Pass type | Price | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Private vehicle | $35 | One vehicle and all occupants, 7 days |
| Motorcycle | $30 | Up to 2 motorcycles and 4 total passengers, 7 days |
| Per person (on foot or bicycle) | $20 | One person age 16+, 7 days; ages 15 and under free |
Acadia is cashless: entrance stations and park fee outlets take credit/debit cards and mobile payments only. Passes can also be bought in advance on Recreation.gov.
Non-US resident fee
In 2026, each non-US resident age 16 and older pays a $100 fee in addition to the standard entrance fee.
Annual passes
| Pass | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Acadia Annual Pass | $70 | Unlimited Acadia entry for 12 months; US citizens/residents only |
| America the Beautiful annual pass | $80 | All federal recreation sites for 12 months (US residents) |
Cadillac Summit Road vehicle reservations
The only reservation Acadia requires is for driving Cadillac Summit Road — the road to the highest point on the US Atlantic coast. In 2026, reservations are required May 20 through October 25 and cost $6 per vehicle on Recreation.gov, on top of your entrance pass.
| Detail | 2026 rule |
|---|---|
| Season | May 20 – October 25, 2026 |
| Cost | $6 per vehicle (entrance pass separate) |
| Advance release | 30% of reservations at 10 am ET, 90 days ahead |
| Short-term release | 70% of reservations at 10 am ET, 2 days ahead |
| Sunrise reservations | 90-minute entry window; limit one per 7 days |
| Daytime reservations | 30-minute entry window; limit one per day |
| Departure | No departure time required until the road closes at 9 pm; no re-entry |
| Changes | Free changes before your reservation date/time |
Three things trip people up: a reservation gets you one entry only (no re-entry), sunrise slots are limited to one per week per person, and the 70% two-day drop at 10 am ET is the realistic play if you missed the 90-day window.
No reservation needed for any other part of the park — or for reaching the Cadillac summit on foot, by bike, or by taxi.
Fee-free days in 2026
Entrance fees are waived on these dates (the $6 Cadillac reservation and camping fees still apply):
| Date | Occasion |
|---|---|
| February 16 | Presidents Day |
| May 25 | Memorial Day |
| June 14 | Flag Day |
| July 3–5 | Independence Day weekend |
| August 25 | National Park Service birthday |
| September 17 | Constitution Day |
| October 27 | Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday |
| November 11 | Veterans Day |
Plan your Acadia trip
- Acadia National Park guide — lodging, campgrounds, trails, and dining
- 4 days in Acadia: the complete itinerary
- Acadia family itinerary: 3 days with kids
- Acadia fall foliage: 4-day autumn itinerary
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a reservation to enter Acadia in 2026?
No — not for the park itself. The only reservation required is for driving Cadillac Summit Road, May 20 through October 25, 2026. The rest of the park is open with just an entrance pass.
How much does it cost to enter Acadia National Park?
$35 per private vehicle, $30 per motorcycle, or $20 per person age 16+ on foot or bicycle. All passes are valid for 7 consecutive days. Ages 15 and under enter free.
How do Cadillac Mountain reservations work?
They cost $6 per vehicle on Recreation.gov, separate from your entrance pass. 30% are released at 10 am ET 90 days in advance; the remaining 70% at 10 am ET two days in advance. Sunrise slots have a 90-minute entry window (one per 7 days); daytime slots a 30-minute window (one per day). No re-entry.
Can I get up Cadillac Mountain without a reservation?
Yes — on foot, by bike, or by taxi. The vehicle reservation only applies to driving your own vehicle up Cadillac Summit Road.
Does Acadia accept cash?
No. Acadia is cashless — entrance stations and park fee outlets accept credit/debit cards and mobile payments only.
What is the non-US resident fee at Acadia?
In 2026, each non-US resident age 16 and older pays $100 in addition to the standard entrance fee.
