National parks near Hampton, New Brunswick
Hampton sits inside the Saint John area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Saint John for the full write-up.
Fundy National Park is the closest national park to Hampton, New Brunswick — 70.8 km (44 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 28 min behind the wheel.
Fundy, Kejimkujik, and Kouchibouguac make a full day trip — leave early. Pituamkek, Acadia, and Prince Edward Island are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Hampton gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Hampton has a population of about 4,395.
National parks near Hampton
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundy National Park | 70.8 km (44 mi) | 1 hr 28 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 135 km (83.9 mi) | 2 hr 26 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 162 km (101 mi) | 2 hr 50 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 200 km (124 mi) | 3 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Acadia National Park | 227 km (141 mi) | 3 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 236 km (147 mi) | 3 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Forillon National Park | 392 km (243 mi) | 6 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cape Breton Highlands National Park | 421 km (261 mi) | 6 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sable Island National Park | 500 km (311 mi) | 7 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mingan Archipelago National Park | 559 km (347 mi) | 8 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Hampton
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Hampton
Within reach of Hampton, 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
Fundy 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 Hampton 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 Hampton
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 Hampton?
Fundy National Park. It is about 70.8 km (44 mi) from Hampton, roughly 1 hr 28 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Hampton?
Yes — Fundy National Park, Kejimkujik National Park, and Kouchibouguac National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Hampton?
10 parks are within reach of Hampton, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Hampton?
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 Hampton?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Hampton. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Hampton?
For Fundy National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.