National parks near Fundy-St. Martins, New Brunswick
Fundy National Park is the closest national park to Fundy-St. Martins, New Brunswick — 43.7 km (27.2 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 59 min behind the wheel.
Fundy, Kejimkujik, and Kouchibouguac make a full day trip — leave early. Pituamkek, Prince Edward Island, and Acadia are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Fundy-St. Martins gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Fundy-St. Martins has a population of about 5,225.
National parks near Fundy-St. Martins
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundy National Park | 43.7 km (27.2 mi) | 59 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 113 km (70.5 mi) | 2 hr 7 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 164 km (102 mi) | 2 hr 52 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 185 km (115 mi) | 3 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 214 km (133 mi) | 3 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Acadia National Park | 248 km (154 mi) | 4 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cape Breton Highlands National Park | 396 km (246 mi) | 6 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Forillon National Park | 397 km (247 mi) | 6 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sable Island National Park | 465 km (289 mi) | 7 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mingan Archipelago National Park | 561 km (349 mi) | 8 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Fundy-St. Martins
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Fundy-St. Martins
Within reach of Fundy-St. Martins, 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 Fundy-St. Martins 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pituamkek → Prince Edward Island | 58 km (36 mi) | 1 hr 14 min |
| 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 |
Planning a trip from Fundy-St. Martins
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 Fundy-St. Martins?
Fundy National Park. It is about 43.7 km (27.2 mi) from Fundy-St. Martins, roughly 59 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Fundy-St. Martins?
Yes — Fundy National Park, Kejimkujik National Park, and Kouchibouguac National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Fundy-St. Martins?
10 parks are within reach of Fundy-St. Martins, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Fundy-St. Martins?
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 Fundy-St. Martins?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Fundy-St. Martins. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Fundy-St. Martins?
For Fundy National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.