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Acadia National Park: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
- Private vehicle, 7 days
- $35[1]
- Busiest month (2025)
- August[2]
- Recreation visits, 2025
- 4,079,318[3]
- Campgrounds
- 4[4]
Acadia National Park is a national park in Maine and part of the US National Park System[5]. NPS lists a $35 entrance fee for a private vehicle, good for seven days[1], and the park is open all year[6].
Entrance fees and passes
Fees as listed by the National Park Service. Fees change, so confirm on the park's official fees page before you go.
| Fee or pass | Price |
|---|---|
| Timed Entry Reservation - Location[7] | $6 |
| Private Vehicle[1] | $35 |
| Motorcycle[8] | $30 |
| Per Person[9] | $20 |
| Nonresident[10] | $100 |
| Annual Entrance - Park[11] | $70 |
The America the Beautiful pass is accepted here[12].
Entrance fee payment is cashless (card or mobile payment)[13].
America the Beautiful passes cover entrance fees at national parks and other federal recreation sites.
| Pass | Who can get it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Annual Pass[14] | US citizens and residents | $80 |
| Non-Resident Annual Pass[14] | Non-US residents | $250 |
| Senior Annual Pass[14] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $20 |
| Senior Lifetime Pass[14] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $80 |
| Military Annual Pass[14] | Current US military and dependents | Free |
| Military Lifetime Pass[14] | Gold Star Family members and veterans | Free |
| Access Pass[14] | US citizens and residents with permanent disability | Free |
| 4th Grade Pass[14] | US 4th graders | Free |
| Volunteer Pass[14] | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours | Free |
When to visit and hours
The park stays open year-round, but hours for facilities such as Hulls Cove Visitor Center vary, so check the NPS site[6]. In 2025 the busiest month was August with 844,268 recreation visits[2], and the quietest was February with 10,352[2]. Summer temperatures run from 45 to 90F[15], while winter ranges from 14 to 35F[15]. NPS says snowfall can begin in November and continue into April[15]. Driving up Cadillac Summit Road needs a timed vehicle reservation, which NPS lists at $6[7][16]. That reservation is per vehicle, does not allow re-entry, and does not apply to people arriving on foot, by bike or by taxi[16].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 13,183 |
| February | 10,352 |
| March | 26,000 |
| April | 95,200 |
| May | 323,243 |
| June | 631,333 |
| July | 797,030 |
| August | 844,268 |
| September | 659,471 |
| October | 599,253 |
| November | 68,005 |
| December | 11,980 |
Camping
NPS and Recreation.gov list 4 campgrounds in the park[4]. Blackwoods is the largest with 292 sites, followed by Seawall with 210 sites[4]. Schoodic Woods has 94 sites and Duck Harbor has 5[4]. NPS lists nightly fees for an individual site between $20 and $40[4].
- Blackwoods Campground, 292 sites[4]
- Seawall Campground, 210 sites
- Schoodic Woods Campground, 94 sites
- Duck Harbor Campground, 5 sites
Pets and dogs
Under the national NPS rule, pets must be on a leash of six feet or less, or crated or caged, wherever they are allowed[17]. They are kept out of public buildings, public transportation and designated swimming beaches, with service animals excepted[17]. NPS marks 82 of the park's listed activities as pet friendly, including the Bar Island Trail and the Wonderland Trail[18].
Before you go
- Entrance fees are cashless, so bring a card or mobile payment[13].
- The America the Beautiful pass is accepted for entry[12].
- An Acadia Annual Pass costs $70 and works only at this park[11].
- Non-US residents aged 16 and older pay a $100 nonresident fee on top of the standard fee unless they hold an annual pass[10].
- Fees and rules change, so confirm on the official NPS park page before your trip.
Questions people ask
- How much is the entrance fee for Acadia National Park?
- NPS lists $35 for a private vehicle, good for seven days[1]. A motorcycle pays $30[8]. A person entering without a car pays $20, and youth 15 and under get in free[9].
- Do I need a reservation for Cadillac Summit Road?
- Yes, vehicles on Cadillac Summit Road need a timed entry reservation, listed at $6[7][16]. People on foot, on a bike or in a taxi do not need one[16].
- When is the best time to visit Acadia National Park?
- It depends on what you want. August had the most recreation visits in 2025[2], while February had the fewest[2]. Fall temperatures range from 30 to 70F[15].
Facts and sources
- Entrance fee, Private Vehicle: $35. National Park Service
- NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 4,069,098, 2022: 3,970,260, 2023: 3,879,890, 2024: 3,961,661, 2025: 4,079,318. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Campgrounds in Acadia National Park (list on this page). National Park Service
- Acadia National Park is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Park) in Maine. National Park Service
- Operating hours, Acadia National Park: Acadia National Park is open year-round. Check our website for park facilities operating hours, such as Hulls Cove Visitor Center. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Timed Entry Reservation - Location: $6. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Motorcycle: $30. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Per Person: $20. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Nonresident: $100. National Park Service
- Annual Entrance - Park: $70. National Park Service
- Acadia National Park accepts the America the Beautiful (interagency) pass for entrance. National Park Service
- Entrance fees at Acadia National Park are cashless (cards or mobile payment, no cash) according to NPS. National Park Service
- America the Beautiful pass prices (table on this page). NPS Passes
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Acadia National Park. National Park Service
- Timed entry or reservation note from NPS (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... National Park Service
- National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15
- NPS lists 89 things to do at Acadia National Park: Hike Beehive Loop, Hike Jesup Path and Hemlock Path Loop, Waysides at Schoodic Woods Ranger Station, Hike Perpendicular and Razorback Loop, Hike Bar Island Trail, Hike Wonderland Trail, Hike Ship Harbor... National Park Service