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Permits in Acadia

The Cadillac Mountain sunrise reservation is the one that catches most visitors off guard — apply months ahead.

Permits & Reservations

Permits for Acadia

The Cadillac Mountain sunrise timed-entry reservation is Acadia's most competitive permit — a Recreation.gov lottery that sells out months in advance for peak summer dates. Midday visits to Cadillac do not require a reservation. The Otter Cliffs group climbing permit is the other Recreation.gov-administered permit in the park; individual climbers do not need one.

  • Reservation

    Cadillac Mountain Summit Road Timed Entry

    Season
    May 1 – Oct 31
    Fee
    $6

    Vehicle reservation required to drive Summit Road to the Cadillac Mountain summit during the season. Hikers on the North Ridge, Gorge Path, South Ridge, or Cadillac North Ridge trails need no reservation — this is a vehicle-only requirement.

    Sunrise windows sell out weeks to months in advance. Mid-day and afternoon slots are more available. Book early for the first-sunrise season.

    Data Source: Recreation.gov

Permit listings sourced from the Recreation Information Database (RIDB). Confirm current dates, fees, and how to apply on Recreation.gov or at the park before you go — some permits are first-come or issued in person.

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