National parks near Maple Hills, New Brunswick
Maple Hills sits inside the Moncton area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Moncton for the full write-up.
Fundy National Park is the closest national park to Maple Hills, New Brunswick — 68.5 km (42.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 25 min behind the wheel.
Fundy, Kouchibouguac, Pituamkek, and Prince Edward Island make a full day trip — leave early. Kejimkujik, Forillon, Cape Breton Highlands, and Acadia are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Maple Hills gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Maple Hills has a population of about 9,547.
National parks near Maple Hills
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundy National Park | 68.5 km (42.6 mi) | 1 hr 25 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 71.2 km (44.2 mi) | 1 hr 28 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 94.2 km (58.5 mi) | 1 hr 50 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 139 km (86.6 mi) | 2 hr 30 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 203 km (126 mi) | 3 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Forillon National Park | 301 km (187 mi) | 4 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cape Breton Highlands National Park | 326 km (203 mi) | 5 hr 15 min | Best as a weekend |
| Acadia National Park | 333 km (207 mi) | 5 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sable Island National Park | 463 km (288 mi) | 7 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mingan Archipelago National Park | 463 km (288 mi) | 7 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Maple Hills
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Maple Hills
Within reach of Maple Hills, 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 Maple Hills 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 Maple Hills
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 Maple Hills?
Fundy National Park. It is about 68.5 km (42.6 mi) from Maple Hills, roughly 1 hr 25 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Maple Hills?
Yes — Fundy National Park, Kouchibouguac National Park, Pituamkek National Park, and Prince Edward Island National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Maple Hills?
10 parks are within reach of Maple Hills, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Maple Hills?
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 Maple Hills?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Maple Hills. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Maple Hills?
For Fundy National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.