National parks near Hodgdon, Maine
Hodgdon sits inside the Houlton area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Houlton for the full write-up.
Acadia National Park is the closest national park to Hodgdon, Maine — 119 mi (191 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 16 min behind the wheel.
Acadia, Fundy, Kouchibouguac, Kejimkujik, Pituamkek, and Prince Edward Island are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Hodgdon gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Hodgdon has a population of about 1,289.
National parks near Hodgdon
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | 119 mi (191 km) | 3 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Fundy National Park | 144 mi (232 km) | 3 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 148 mi (239 km) | 3 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 172 mi (277 km) | 4 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pituamkek National Park | 198 mi (319 km) | 5 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 230 mi (370 km) | 5 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| La Mauricie National Park | 248 mi (400 km) | 6 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Forillon National Park | 256 mi (412 km) | 6 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cape Breton Highlands National Park | 346 mi (557 km) | 8 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mingan Archipelago National Park | 360 mi (579 km) | 8 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Hodgdon
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Hodgdon
Within reach of Hodgdon, 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 Hodgdon 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 | 58.5 mi (94.1 km) | 1 hr 50 min |
| Fundy → Kejimkujik | 84 mi (135 km) | 2 hr 26 min |
| Fundy → Kouchibouguac | 86.4 mi (139 km) | 2 hr 30 min |
| Fundy → Pituamkek | 89.4 mi (144 km) | 2 hr 34 min |
Planning a trip from Hodgdon
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 Hodgdon?
Acadia National Park. It is about 119 mi (191 km) from Hodgdon, roughly 3 hr 16 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Hodgdon?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Hodgdon?
10 parks are within reach of Hodgdon, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Hodgdon?
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 Hodgdon?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Hodgdon. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Hodgdon?
For Acadia National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.