Which parks need a reservation to get in
NPS decides this park by park, every year. Below is what each park lists today.
2027
No park has announced its 2027 rules yet. We'll update this page when they do.
Listed as of October 26, 2026
Acadia National Park
Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations Reservation
Vehicle reservations are not required for any other areas of the park, or for visitors who enter the area by foot, bike, or taxi. Vehicle reservations provide a timed entry, but do not require a departure time until 9 pm, when the road closes to vehicles. Reservations do not permit re-entry. Reservations are per vehicle, not per person. Reservations do not assign a specific parking space. Parking is prohibited outside of designated spaces. Cadillac is not served by the Island Explorer bus system.
Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations: $6
Arches National Park
Timed entry reservations may be needed to visit Arches in 2026.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Carlsbad Cavern: $1
Gateway Arch National Park
Tram Ride to the Top: $19
Haleakalā National Park
Summit District of Haleakalā National Park + Sunrise: $1
Rocky Mountain National Park
Visiting between now and October 20? You might need a Timed Entry.
Planning to visit Rocky Mountain National Park? Depending on where you would like to visit and what time of day you plan to arrive, you might need a timed entry. To visit destinations on Bear Lake Road from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m., you will need a Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road reservation through Oct 20, 2024.
Reservations are booked on Recreation.gov. Other sites that sell park reservations are not NPS.
Passes cover entrance and standard day-use fees. Reservations, camping and concession fees are separate.