In new rules published by the National Park Service, Acadia National Park will begin implementing a $100 surcharge per person for nonresidents beginning January 1st.

Acadia National Park is 1 of 12 National Parks implementing this surcharge. In addition to Acadia National Park others with the surcharge include:

  • Bruce Canyon National Park
  • Bryce Canyon National Park
  • Everglades National Park
  • Glacier National Park
  • Grand Canyon National Park
  • Grand Teton National Park
  • Rocky Mountain National Park
  • Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
  • Yellowstone National Park
  • Yosemite National Park
  • Zion National Park

Additionally the Free Entrance Days for 2026 will only apply for US Citizens and Residents only. Nonresidents will have to pay the regular entrance fee and the surcharge.

The Fee-Free Entrance Days include

  • February 16 - President's Day
  • May 25 - Memorial Day
  • June 14 - Flag Day
  • July 3-5 - 4th of July Weekend
  • August 25 - 110th Birthday of the National Park Service
  • September 17 - Constitution Day
  • October 27 - Theodore Roosevelt's Birthday
  • November 11 - Veteran's Day.

The Half-Price Acadia National Park Passes are on-sale at select locations beginning December 1st.

Senior Annual Passes for US Citizens and permanent residents 62 and over are $20.00  A permanent Senior Lifetime Pass for US Citizens and permanent residents 62 and over are $80.00

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