Cadillac Summit Road - Daytime
Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations
Cadillac Summit Road offers a 3-mile scenic drive to the top of the highest peak in Acadia National Park. Parking, restrooms, a gift shop, and overlooks connected by a paved walk are available at the summit.
Need to Know
- Park Entrance Pass Required
In addition to purchasing a vehicle reservation for Cadillac Summit Road, visitors must have a park entrance pass and display it through the windshield of their vehicle. Park entrance passes are available online at Recreation.gov.
- Reservation Limits
One Cadillac Summit Road - Daytime reservation is allowed per vehicle each day.
Reservations are per vehicle — not per person.
- Printed/Digital Ticket Required
Print or save a digital copy of the vehicle reservation ticket with the QR Code, which will be scanned to verify the reservation. Internet and cellular connectivity are unreliable in the park.
- Entry Time
Reservations provide a timed entry, but do not require a departure time until 10:00 pm when Cadillac Summit Road is closed to vehicles.
Reservations do not permit re-entry.
- Road Rules
The speed limit on Cadillac Summit Road is 25 mph.
Drivers should use caution when traveling the road and must give 3-foot clearance when passing bicyclists and pedestrians.
Paved turnouts are located along the road for short-term parking to enjoy the view. Do not cross the double yellow line to pull off on the opposite side of the road.
- Parking Availability
Parking is available in the west and east lots at the summit.
Reservations do not assign a specific parking space.
Parking outside of designated spaces is prohibited.
- Vehicle Length Limit
Vehicles over 21 feet long (including bike racks and hitch attachments), recreation vehicles, and trailers are prohibited on Cadillac Summit Road.
