Development of this plan, along with legislative mandates and NPS policy, helped formulate the regulations and guidelines listed here. As an important part of climbing management, a climbing advisory group consisting of climbers, park staff, and others makes recommendations to the superintendent on climbing issues. The advisory group works through the existing Acadia National Park Advisory Commission. For further information call the park at 288-5463. Acadia National Park Climbing Regulations Registration Card.
Registration helps monitor annual climbing use and ensures climbers know regulations and guidelines.
All climbers are required to register annually and have cards in possession while climbing. Climbers must still sign daily use logs at Otter Cliffs, Canada Cliffs, and the South Wall. Registration cards are available at these three climbing areas, park headquarters, visitor centers,and campgrounds. New Route Development. It is permitted only at designated climbing areas and only with the prior approval of the superintendent.