The Acadia Gateway Center, located off Route 3 in Trenton, is planned as a new regional tourism hub with 250 parking spaces and likely an express bus service into the national park. The center is aimed at getting more day trippers and commuters into the park’s fare-freeIsland Explorer bus...
The National Park Service has recently begun more stringent enforcement measures against anyone not having their passes shown in vehicle's windows. If your accommodations are in Bar Harbor or elsewhere on the North side of Mount Desert Island, there are several options where you can purchase your...
Highly recommend if you wish to see the beauty of Acadia in a manner that is easy for kids or anyone with physical limitations and avoid the hassles of park passes and parking during the crowded summer season. Great experience both parents and all ki...
Booking and Reservations: Easily access park passes, Cadillac Mountain permits, Jordan Pond House reservations, and more. Plan your visit without the hassle of multiple websites or long wait times. Comprehensive Facility Information: Locate restrooms, parking spots, visitor centers, and more. Our ext...
You’ll be driving the Park Loop Road, a 27-mile route that circumnavigates a large portion of Mount Desert Island. You can stop as much as you wish during the drive. There are multiple parking lots and pull-off points. You’ll be seeing Acadia National Park views like this: ...
the concessionaire for the Cadillac Mountain gift shop, had been trying to open the gift shop as soon as possible. The gift shop has been restocked to replace damaged goods. The shop is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week and sells 7-day passes to the park for $30 per veh...
The entrance fee increase would not change commercial entrance fees for businesses operating in the park under a Commercial Use Authorization or the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes that are valid for entry at Acadia National Park, including the Annual, Senior, Access, 4th Grade...
The best place to start looking is West Street, which has about six blocks of street parking. By the way, if you bought that National Park pass online. Be sure to print out a copy because you will be required to display the pass when you park in the Park. Reply Re...
whenever near the shore and especially when near the high cliffs.Please note this update: The National Park Service has a plan in the works to not allow parking in the right lane in the one-way section of the Park Loop Road as of 2020. Please contact the National Park Service for more...
Island Explorer ShuttlesParking is limited in Acadia National Park. In summer, fare-free Island Explorer shuttles connect lodging and campgrounds with villages, the park, and ferries. Your park entrance fees support the Island Explorer. Park Entrance PassesYour park entrance fees support many park pr...