National parks near St. George, New Brunswick
St. George 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 St. George, New Brunswick — 139 km (86.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 30 min behind the wheel.
Acadia, Kejimkujik, and Fundy make a full day trip — leave early. Kouchibouguac, Pituamkek, and Prince Edward Island are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near St. George gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
St. George has a population of about 1,579.
National parks near St. George
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | 139 km (86.4 mi) | 2 hr 30 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 151 km (93.6 mi) | 2 hr 40 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Fundy National Park | 156 km (97 mi) | 2 hr 45 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 240 km (149 mi) | 3 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pituamkek National Park | 288 km (179 mi) | 4 hr 41 min | Best as a weekend |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 325 km (202 mi) | 5 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Forillon National Park | 460 km (286 mi) | 7 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cape Breton Highlands National Park | 508 km (316 mi) | 7 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 509 km (317 mi) | 7 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sable Island National Park | 563 km (350 mi) | 8 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave St. George
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near St. George
Within reach of St. George, 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 St. George 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 St. George
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 St. George?
Acadia National Park. It is about 139 km (86.4 mi) from St. George, roughly 2 hr 30 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from St. George?
Yes — Acadia National Park, Kejimkujik National Park, and Fundy National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near St. George?
10 parks are within reach of St. George, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near St. George?
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 St. George?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of St. George. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near St. George?
For Acadia National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.