National parks near Yarmouth, Maine
Yarmouth sits inside the Portland area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Portland for the full write-up.
Acadia National Park is the closest national park to Yarmouth, Maine — 105 mi (169 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 56 min behind the wheel.
Acadia makes a full day trip — leave early.
Nothing near Yarmouth gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Yarmouth has a population of about 5,869.
National parks near Yarmouth
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | 105 mi (169 km) | 2 hr 56 min | Doable as a day trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 247 mi (398 km) | 6 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 250 mi (402 km) | 6 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 286 mi (460 km) | 7 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 289 mi (464 km) | 7 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 329 mi (530 km) | 8 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 367 mi (591 km) | 9 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 391 mi (629 km) | 9 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Forillon National Park | 449 mi (722 km) | 11 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 450 mi (725 km) | 11 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Yarmouth
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Yarmouth
Within reach of Yarmouth, 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 Yarmouth 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 Yarmouth
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 Yarmouth?
Acadia National Park. It is about 105 mi (169 km) from Yarmouth, roughly 2 hr 56 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Yarmouth?
Yes — Acadia National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Yarmouth?
10 parks are within reach of Yarmouth, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Yarmouth?
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 Yarmouth?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Yarmouth. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Yarmouth?
For Acadia National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.