Do you need a reservation to enter Acadia?

Reservations and Timed Entry 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 10 pm, when the road closes to vehicles.



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Yes, you need either an Acadia or National Park/Federal Lands Pass. There are several different types of passes. Standard Acadia passes (valid for 7 days) are $35 per vehicle. You can purchase passes online or at information centers throughout the park.

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Prepare for your trip to Acadia National Park by following our list of the top ten tips:
  1. Arrive with a plan...and a back-up plan. ...
  2. Purchase a park entrance pass. ...
  3. Purchase a vehicle reservation for Cadillac Mountain. ...
  4. Consider a car-free experience. ...
  5. Stay the night (but make a reservation first). ...
  6. Play it safe.


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You may want to begin your exploration of Acadia National Park here at the Hulls Cove Visitor Center just off Route 3 in Bar Harbor. The entrance is a short distance on the right (if traveling East towards Bar Harbor) after the Hulls Cove inlet (which will be on your left).

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One Perfect Day in Acadia Early Morning – Start by driving to the entry booth near Schooner Head Overlook. Mid-Morning – Explore the southeast part of the Park Loop Road. Stop at Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, and Otter Point. If you're feeling ambitious, go for a hike like The Beehive (trailhead located near Sand Beach).

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(For now, heavy hitters including Yosemite, Yellowstone, and Great Smoky Mountains parks don't have any reservation requirements in place for entry; other amenities, like campgrounds or backcountry permits, do require advance booking.)

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Park Loop Road: This 27-mile, one-way scenic drive loops around the eastern half of Acadia on Mount Desert Island, and with a 35-mph speed limit you could theoretically complete the circle in an hour and return to Hulls Cove Visitor Center.

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Relax and enjoy a fare-free ride on the Island Explorer shuttle, which provides service between park destinations, local communities, and Bar Harbor-Hancock County Regional Airport. Regularly scheduled buses stop at destinations in the park, including campgrounds, carriage road entrances, and many trailheads.

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Bar Harbor and Acadia are neighbors. From Bar Harbor, it's just 1.3 miles to get to the National Park sign at the Cadillac Mountain entrance. Note: distances are not far, but the roads are windy and populated, so you need to pad your schedule to account for a slower pace.

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