Until further notice, typically mid-August, Penobscot East Trail, Jordan Cliffs Trail, Precipice Trail, and Valley Cove Trail are closed for Peregrine falcon nesting season. Also, as roads reopen, the Precipice Trail parking lot will remain closed. More
Historic carriage roads closed until further notice for "mud season"
Spring thaw has led to temporary closures to protect Acadia's historic carriage roads during "mud season." Walking, bicycling or riding horses in these wet and soft conditions can cause costly ruts and potholes that channel water and exacerbate erosion. More
If you explore Acadia with a personal vehicle, please park legally and responsibly. Certain areas along the one-way section of the Park Loop Road allow right-hand lane parking. When parking in designated areas, make certain that all wheels remain on the pavement. Roadside parking outside of designated areas is prohibited. Oversized vehicles, such as recreational vehicles (or vehicles pulling trailers) cannot be accommodated in certain areas.
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Parking Lot
Cadillac Mountain
145 total spaces
0 oversized spaces
44.3526, 68.2251
Open
Usually Very Busy Now
Cadillac Mountain summit and Blue Hill Overlook
Acadia Entrance Fee - Per person or vehicle
From May to October, entrance into the park including Cadillac Mountain and Blue Hill Overlook require paying a park entrance fee. Always display your pass in your vehicle when parking in the park. Please visit our Fees & Passes page for more information.
Cost: $30.00
Every Day:Open 24 hours
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Memorial Day weekend
May 26–May 29
Every Day:Open 24 hours
July 4th week
July 1–July 7
Every Day:Open 24 hours
Labor Day weekend
August 31–September 3
Every Day:Open 24 hours
Star Party
September 8–September 8
Every Day:Open 24 hours
Columbus Day weekend
October 6–October 8
Every Day:Open 24 hours
mid-late october
October 9–October 31
Every Day:Open 24 hours
winter
November 25–April 15
Every Day:Closed
Winter
December 1–April 15
Every Day:Closed
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Closed
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
Closed
Memorial Day
May 26, 2025
Open 24 hours
Independence Day
July 4, 2025
Open 24 hours
Labor Day
September 1, 2025
Open 24 hours
Columbus Day
October 13, 2025
Open 24 hours
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
Amenities
Accessible Lot
Yes
Number of ADA-designated spaces
6
Number of ADA van-accessible spaces
6
Number of ADA step-free spaces
6
Total number of spaces
145
Number of oversize vehicle spaces
0
Parking Lot
Echo Lake
89 total spaces
0 oversized spaces
44.314308, -68.336482
Open
Usually Very Busy Now
Parking lot for Echo Lake Swim Beach, Beech Cliff Trail and Canada Cliffs Climbing.
Lot closed to recreational vehicles (RVs) and trailer. Only buses with permits are allowed.
Acadia National Park Entrance Fee - Per Person or Vehicle
From May to October, parking at Echo Lake requires the purchase of a park entrance pass. Always display your pass in your vehicle when parked. Please visit our Fees & Passes page for more information.
Cost: $30.00
Every Day:Open 24 hours
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Memorial Day weekend
May 26–May 29
Every Day:Open 24 hours
July 4th week
July 1–July 7
Every Day:Open 24 hours
Labor Day weekend
August 31–September 3
Every Day:Open 24 hours
Columbus Day weekend
October 6–October 8
Every Day:Open 24 hours
winter
November 25–April 15
Every Day:Closed
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Closed
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
Closed
Memorial Day
May 26, 2025
Open 24 hours
Independence Day
July 4, 2025
Open 24 hours
Labor Day
September 1, 2025
Open 24 hours
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
Amenities
Accessible Lot
Yes
Number of ADA-designated spaces
5
Number of ADA van-accessible spaces
5
Number of ADA step-free spaces
5
Total number of spaces
89
Number of oversize vehicle spaces
0
Parking Lot
Jordan Pond
152 total spaces
12 oversized spaces
44.321547, -68.251892
Open
Usually Very Busy Now
Jordan Pond North lot and boat launch area
Acadia National Park Entrance Fees
From May to October, parking at Jordan Pond House requires the purchase of a park entrance pass. Always display your pass in your vehicle when parked. Please visit our Fees & Passes page for more information.
Cost: $30.00
Every Day:Open 24 hours
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Memorial Day weekend
May 25–May 28
Every Day:Open 24 hours
July 4th week
July 1–July 7
Every Day:Open 24 hours
Labor Day weekend
August 31–September 3
Every Day:Open 24 hours
Columbus Day
October 5–October 8
Every Day:Open 24 hours
Holidays
2025–2026
Memorial Day
May 26, 2025
Open 24 hours
Independence Day
July 4, 2025
Open 24 hours
Labor Day
September 1, 2025
Open 24 hours
Holiday
Date
Hours
Amenities
Accessible Lot
Yes
Number of ADA-designated spaces
2
Number of ADA van-accessible spaces
2
Number of ADA step-free spaces
2
Total number of spaces
152
Number of oversize vehicle spaces
12
Parking Lot
Sand Beach Park Lot
101 total spaces
0 oversized spaces
44.330185, -68.183989
Open
Usually Very Busy Now
Sand Beach Parking Lot serves Sand Beach, Ocean Path, and Great Head Trail.
It is closed to buses, RVs, and trailers.
The parking lot regularly fills during summer and you may see rangers directing vehicles at the intersection or parking lot. Follow their instructions and if parking is full or temporarily closed, be prepared to visit the site at a different time. Use the right-hand lane parking along the Park Loop Road as an alternative.
Acadia National Park Entrance Fees
From May to October, parking at Sand Beach requires the purchase of a park entrance pass. Always display your pass in your vehicle when parked. Please visit our Fees & Passes page for more information.
