Can you reserve a site at Acadia National Park Vehicle Reservations?

Yes, Acadia National Park Vehicle Reservations is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Acadia National Park Vehicle Reservations

Timed entry · Maine ·

Managed by the National Park Service

60 ft
Elevation

Sweeping view from Cadillac Summit across a forested slope and island-spotted bay to distance hills. — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats with high biodiversity, clean air and water, and a rich cultural heritage. Each year, more than 3.3 million people explore seven peaks above 1,000 feet, 158 miles of hiking trails, and 45 miles of carriage roads with 16 stone bridges.

Getting there

From Boston take I-95 north to Augusta, Maine, then Route 3 east to Ellsworth, and on to Mount Desert Island. For an alternate route, continue on I-95 north to Bangor, Maine, then take Route 1A east to Ellsworth. In Ellsworth, take Route 3 to Mount Desert Island.

44.30778, -68.30063 · 44°18'28.0"N 68°18'2.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 79°F in Jul, down to 33°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	33	35	42	53	65	74	79	78	71	59	48	38
Low °F	15	18	25	35	45	54	60	60	53	43	33	22
Precip in	4.5	3.8	4.9	5.2	4.5	4.3	3.3	3.5	4.2	5.9	5.9	5.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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About a dozen people sitting and standing across granite outcrops watch the bright orange and red sunrise on the horizon overlooking the ocean from a mountain top. — Photo: NPS Photo by John Kelly · Recreation.gov

A man and woman dressed in light coats and dark pants with hats stand next to each other in front of an interpretive panel overlooking the ocean and distant mountains from the top of a mountain. — Photo: NPS Photo by John Kelly · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Acadia National Park Vehicle Reservations

Can you reserve a site at Acadia National Park Vehicle Reservations?: Yes, Acadia National Park Vehicle Reservations is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Camping near Acadia National Park Vehicle Reservations

Blackwoods Campground 4.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Seawall Campground 4.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Schoodic Woods Campground 12.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Duck Harbor Campground 26 mi · Campground · we watch it
Islesford Historical Museum 4.4 mi · Facility
Green Lake National Fish Hatchery 4.9 mi · Facility
Sieur de Monts Nature Center 5.9 mi · Facility
Winter Information: Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce 7.4 mi · Visitor Center
Hulls Cove Visitor Center 7.5 mi · Facility
Acadia Gateway Center 11.7 mi · Visitor Center
Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery Complex 26.8 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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