National parks near Livermore, Maine
Acadia National Park is the closest national park to Livermore, Maine — 101 mi (162 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 50 min behind the wheel.
Acadia makes a full day trip — leave early. La Mauricie is better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Livermore gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Livermore has a population of about 2,190.
National parks near Livermore
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | 101 mi (162 km) | 2 hr 50 min | Doable as a day trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 213 mi (342 km) | 5 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 248 mi (400 km) | 6 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 272 mi (438 km) | 6 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 282 mi (453 km) | 7 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 307 mi (494 km) | 7 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 349 mi (561 km) | 8 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 375 mi (603 km) | 9 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Forillon National Park | 419 mi (674 km) | 10 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 446 mi (718 km) | 11 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Livermore
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Livermore
Within reach of Livermore, 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 Livermore 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kejimkujik → Fundy | 84 mi (135 km) | 2 hr 26 min |
| Acadia → Kejimkujik | 148 mi (238 km) | 3 hr 57 min |
| Acadia → Fundy | 181 mi (292 km) | 4 hr 44 min |
| La Mauricie → Thousand Islands | 222 mi (358 km) | 5 hr 43 min |
Planning a trip from Livermore
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 Livermore?
Acadia National Park. It is about 101 mi (162 km) from Livermore, roughly 2 hr 50 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Livermore?
Yes — Acadia National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Livermore?
10 parks are within reach of Livermore, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Livermore?
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 Livermore?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Livermore. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Livermore?
For Acadia National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.