National parks near Saint Andrews, New Brunswick
Saint Andrews sits inside the Eastern Charlotte area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Eastern Charlotte for the full write-up.
Acadia National Park is the closest national park to Saint Andrews, New Brunswick — 122 km (75.7 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 14 min behind the wheel.
Acadia and Kejimkujik make a full day trip — leave early. Fundy, Kouchibouguac, Pituamkek, and Prince Edward Island are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Saint Andrews gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Saint Andrews has a population of about 2,048.
National parks near Saint Andrews
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | 122 km (75.7 mi) | 2 hr 14 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 163 km (101 mi) | 2 hr 51 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Fundy National Park | 174 km (108 mi) | 3 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 255 km (158 mi) | 4 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pituamkek National Park | 305 km (190 mi) | 4 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 343 km (213 mi) | 5 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| Forillon National Park | 472 km (293 mi) | 7 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 496 km (308 mi) | 7 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cape Breton Highlands National Park | 527 km (327 mi) | 8 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sable Island National Park | 579 km (360 mi) | 8 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Saint Andrews
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Saint Andrews
Within reach of Saint Andrews, 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 Saint Andrews 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 |
| Kejimkujik → Fundy | 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 Saint Andrews
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 Saint Andrews?
Acadia National Park. It is about 122 km (75.7 mi) from Saint Andrews, roughly 2 hr 14 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Saint Andrews?
Yes — Acadia National Park and Kejimkujik National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Saint Andrews?
10 parks are within reach of Saint Andrews, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Saint Andrews?
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 Saint Andrews?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Saint Andrews. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Saint Andrews?
For Acadia National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.