National parks near Devon, New Brunswick
Devon sits inside the Fredericton area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Fredericton for the full write-up.
Fundy National Park is the closest national park to Devon, New Brunswick — 135 km (84.2 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 27 min behind the wheel.
Fundy and Kouchibouguac make a full day trip — leave early. Kejimkujik, Acadia, Pituamkek, Prince Edward Island, and Forillon are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Devon gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Devon has a population of about 1,477.
National parks near Devon
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundy National Park | 135 km (84.2 mi) | 2 hr 27 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 160 km (99.5 mi) | 2 hr 48 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 205 km (128 mi) | 3 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Acadia National Park | 219 km (136 mi) | 3 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pituamkek National Park | 229 km (142 mi) | 3 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 277 km (172 mi) | 4 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Forillon National Park | 368 km (229 mi) | 5 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cape Breton Highlands National Park | 464 km (288 mi) | 7 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 496 km (308 mi) | 7 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mingan Archipelago National Park | 538 km (334 mi) | 8 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Devon
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Devon
Within reach of Devon, 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 Devon 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 Devon
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 Devon?
Fundy National Park. It is about 135 km (84.2 mi) from Devon, roughly 2 hr 27 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Devon?
Yes — Fundy National Park and Kouchibouguac National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Devon?
10 parks are within reach of Devon, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Devon?
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 Devon?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Devon. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Devon?
For Fundy National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.