The National Park Service lists a $35.00 private-vehicle pass valid for seven days at Acadia National Park, a $70 Acadia-only annual pass and a $20 per-person pass for visitors on foot or bike; Cadillac Summit Road vehicle reservations cost $6 and are required May 20 through October 25, 2026, on top of the entrance pass. Non-U.S. residents 16 and over pay an additional $100 per person unless they hold an annual or America the Beautiful pass. We read this through a search summary of the fees page and verified no Island Explorer shuttle fare.
| Topic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Best for | Coastal scenery and hiking |
| Trade-offs | Entrance pass plus a separate summit reservation; details via a search summary |
| Getting around | Plan on a car; shuttle fare not verified |
| Key places | Cadillac Summit Road |
| Nearby | Bar Harbor |
What to see and do
Fees are from the National Park Service fees page (read October 20, 2026, via a search summary). Confirm current fees and reservation rules on nps.gov/acad.
Practical notes
See transportation for the transit facts we verified and the hotels guide for how lodging taxes work. Hours, prices and access rules change; confirm with each venue.