Maine · National Park
Acadia entrance and reservations
Checked Oct 26, 2026 · Source: NPS + NOAA
Acadia charges $35 per private vehicle, valid 7 days, per the NPS (checked Oct 26, 2026). Non-US residents 16 and older add $100 unless they hold a pass. 4 campgrounds here take reservations. One fee covers everyone in the car, so a party of four pays $8.75 each.
Entrance fees
| Fee | Cost | Notes from NPS |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Private Vehicle | $35 | 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. |
| Entrance - Motorcycle | $30 | Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. |
| Entrance - Per Person | $20 | Valid for seven days. Admits one individual with no car (bicyclist, hiker, pedestrian). Youth 15 and under are admitted free of charge. |
| Entrance - Education/Academic Groups | $0 | School groups and other academic institutions may qualify for an Educational Fee Waiver. If not qualified, please check fees for large or commercial groups. |
| Entrance - Non-commercial Groups | $0 | 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 |
Source: nps.gov fees for Acadia via the NPS API, checked Oct 26, 2026. Fees change; confirm before you go.
Other fees the NPS lists
| Fee | Cost | Notes from NPS |
|---|---|---|
| Timed Entry Reservation - Location | $6 | 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 9 pm, when the road closes to vehicles. |
| Commercial Entrance - Per Person | $20 | 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. |
| Nonresident | $100 | Each non-US resident aged 16 and older visiting Acadia National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless they are admitted with an Annual or America the Beautiful Pass. |
Pass math
- The $80 America the Beautiful Resident Annual Pass equals 3 visits at $35 per vehicle, here or at any other fee site.
- Seniors 62+ pay $20 for an annual pass or $80 for lifetime.
- Acadia also lists: Annual Entrance - Park, $70.
Source: nps.gov passes, checked Oct 26, 2026, and NPS fees above.
Reservation and permit signals
Campgrounds that take reservations
- Blackwoods Campground, 281 reservable of 281 sites
- Seawall Campground, 202 reservable of 202 sites
- Schoodic Woods Campground, 89 reservable of 89 sites
- Duck Harbor Campground, 5 reservable of 5 sites
Source: NPS API alerts (checked Oct 26, 2026) and campgrounds (checked Oct 26, 2026). Booking windows and rules change; use the NPS link before you pay anyone.
Hours and access
Acadia National Park is open year-round. Check our website for park facilities operating hours, such as Hulls Cove Visitor Center.
Source: NPS API operating hours, checked Oct 26, 2026.
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