National parks near Woodstock, New Brunswick
Acadia National Park is the closest national park to Woodstock, New Brunswick — 207 km (129 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 30 min behind the wheel.
Acadia, Fundy, Kouchibouguac, Kejimkujik, Pituamkek, and Prince Edward Island are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Woodstock gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Woodstock has a population of about 5,553.
National parks near Woodstock
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | 207 km (129 mi) | 3 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Fundy National Park | 213 km (132 mi) | 3 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 214 km (133 mi) | 3 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 269 km (167 mi) | 4 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pituamkek National Park | 296 km (184 mi) | 4 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 347 km (216 mi) | 5 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Forillon National Park | 390 km (242 mi) | 6 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 418 km (260 mi) | 6 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cape Breton Highlands National Park | 533 km (331 mi) | 8 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mingan Archipelago National Park | 558 km (346 mi) | 8 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Woodstock
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Woodstock
Within reach of Woodstock, 4 campgrounds across 1 park appear on Recreation.gov: 4 at Acadia.
Recreation.gov releases most national park campsites six months before the arrival date, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Windows are set per campground, so confirm yours on the Seasons and Fees tab on that campground page.
Once a date is gone, cancellations are the real supply, and they get taken within minutes of appearing.
When to make this trip
Acadia National Park is generally best May through October, with April and early November as the quieter shoulder either side.
Winter brings cold, shorter days, and reduced services, though lower-elevation trails often stay walkable.
Peak summer weekends and autumn colour weekends fill parking lots early — arrive before mid-morning.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Woodstock are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Kouchibouguac → Pituamkek | 94.1 km (58.5 mi) | 1 hr 50 min |
| Fundy → Kejimkujik | 135 km (84 mi) | 2 hr 26 min |
| Fundy → Kouchibouguac | 139 km (86.4 mi) | 2 hr 30 min |
| Fundy → Pituamkek | 144 km (89.4 mi) | 2 hr 34 min |
Planning a trip from Woodstock
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Woodstock?
Acadia National Park. It is about 207 km (129 mi) from Woodstock, roughly 3 hr 30 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Woodstock?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Woodstock?
10 parks are within reach of Woodstock, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Woodstock?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 1 put a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations at Acadia. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near Woodstock?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Woodstock. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Woodstock?
For Acadia National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.