Nonresident fee
$100 each
Non-U.S. residents 16 and older, on top of the entrance fee, unless a valid annual or America the Beautiful pass admits them
Acadia National Park entrance fees
Choose the rate for how you arrive. A vehicle pass covers everyone in the car.
Acadia National Park entrance fees · 2026 · U.S. dollars
| Pass or entry | Price | Who it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Private vehicle | $35 | One private, non-commercial vehicle seating 15 or fewer and everyone in it, including rental cars, RVs, and vans, 7 days |
| Motorcycle | $30 | Up to two private motorcycles with up to four people in all, 7 days |
| Per person (foot or bicycle) | $20 | One person 16 or older with no car, 7 days. Youth 15 and under free |
| Non-commercial group | $20 each adult | Groups of 16 or more arriving by bus, van, or other high-capacity vehicle. Youth 15 and under free |
Visiting from outside the U.S.?
Count non-U.S. residents age 16 and older separately. A qualifying annual or America the Beautiful pass can cover those admitted by the pass.
Annual and eligibility passes
Check eligibility before comparing the Acadia-only pass with federal passes.
Annual and eligibility passes · 2026 · U.S. dollars
| Pass or entry | Price | Who it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Acadia Annual Pass | $70 | U.S. citizens and residents: Acadia only, 12 months from the purchase month, for the holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. Also covers the $100 nonresident fee for passengers |
| America the Beautiful annual | $80 | U.S. citizens and residents: entrance fees at national parks and other federal recreation lands for a year, one vehicle or four per-person fees. Also covers the $100 nonresident fee for passengers |
| America the Beautiful annual, non-resident | $250 | Non-U.S. residents: the whole vehicle, two motorcycles, or the holder plus three adults where fees are per person, nonresident fee included |
| Senior annual / lifetime | $20 / $80 | U.S. citizens and residents 62 and older |
| Access pass | Free | U.S. citizens and residents with a permanent disability |
| Military annual / lifetime | Free | Current U.S. military and dependents (annual); Gold Star Family members and veterans (lifetime) |
| 4th grade pass | Free | U.S. 4th graders |
| Volunteer pass | Free | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours |
Two separate seven-day visits
Two vehicle passes cost the same as an Acadia Annual Pass. For eligible buyers, the federal resident annual pass costs $10 more than the park pass and covers other participating federal sites.
Count nonresident adults
Three nonresident adults in one car pay $335 without a qualifying pass. The $250 federal nonresident annual pass covers the vehicle and nonresident fees. A valid pass held by an eligible traveling companion can also cover passengers.
Estimate your entrance cost
Estimate one private entry and compare America the Beautiful options using your group’s ages and residency. Separately charged activities and organized groups are excluded.
Standard private entry only. Children under 16 do not pay individual entrance or nonresident fees. Annual-pass estimates assume no existing pass; they cover one private vehicle or the holder plus three adults on foot. Motorcycle estimates cover up to two motorcycles and four people. Check pass eligibility and group rules before paying.
Where to buy your pass
Choose the park’s accepted payment method, keep the pass or tag ready, and bring any required proof of eligibility.
Bring a payment card
Park sales outlets take credit cards, debit cards, or mobile payments for entrance fees. The NPS fees page lists nearby third-party sellers for visitors paying cash.
Print and display your pass
Print an online entrance pass before arrival and leave it on the dashboard. Display annual passes with the signature and expiration date facing up. The passholder must be present.
Use a fee machine
Credit-card machines at Hulls Cove Visitor Center and the Schoodic Institute gatehouse sell vehicle, motorcycle, and individual weekly passes. They do not replace every staffed pass service.
Reservations and other costs
Entrance passes do not cover a Cadillac Summit Road vehicle reservation or a campsite.
Cadillac Summit Road vehicle reservation
$6
Per vehicle, May 20 to October 25, sold online in advance only. On top of an entrance pass
Entrance fee-free days
Check the official NPS dates and eligibility for your travel year. Separately charged services and reservations may still cost money.
Find an eligible fee-free day
Use the official calendar before choosing a free entrance day. Confirm who qualifies and which charges are waived.
Questions about Acadia fees
Quick answers to the practical questions below.
Do I need an Acadia entrance pass all year?
Yes. A park entrance pass is required year-round and must be visible through the windshield.
Does an Acadia pass include Cadillac Summit Road?
It covers park entrance, but a Cadillac Summit Road vehicle reservation is a separate purchase. Check the official reservation page for the applicable dates and booking rules.
Can an annual pass cover nonresident passengers?
Yes. NPS says valid America the Beautiful and park-specific annual passes cover entrance and nonresident fees for the holder and passengers in a private vehicle. The passholder must be present.
How we built this page.
An independent guide using official data. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Park Service.
- Official guidance
- NPS and the relevant operators. The linked official pages support the access, facilities and rules described here. Confirm details before traveling.
- Schedules and conditions
- Planning patterns, not live status. Seasonal information describes the normal pattern or explicitly dated source schedule. Current conditions are handled separately. The official source is the place to confirm today’s access.
Topic sources and data details
Fees, coverage, eligibility and buying instructions come from the official sources linked beside the tables and cards. The displayed price inventory is dated 2026. Prices retain the listed charging unit and eligibility.
Cost estimates use the listed standard-entry rates and documented interagency pass coverage. They exclude organized or commercial groups, separately charged activities, and guessed fees at other parks. A residency choice does not replace the eligibility documents required by NPS.
The fee-free section points to official dates and eligibility without storing a fixed calendar in this page. Current closures, temporary rules and services are carried separately by Current conditions. A design review does not refresh an underlying table verification date.
Operational source check: September 10, 2026. Design and emphasized source review: 2026-10-21. A design review does not refresh every underlying record.