National parks near Kingfield, Maine
Acadia National Park is the closest national park to Kingfield, Maine — 104 mi (168 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 55 min behind the wheel.
Acadia makes a full day trip — leave early. La Mauricie is better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Kingfield gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Kingfield has a population of about 1,147.
National parks near Kingfield
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | 104 mi (168 km) | 2 hr 55 min | Doable as a day trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 186 mi (299 km) | 4 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 245 mi (395 km) | 6 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 257 mi (413 km) | 6 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 281 mi (453 km) | 7 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 288 mi (463 km) | 7 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 327 mi (527 km) | 8 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 356 mi (573 km) | 8 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Forillon National Park | 386 mi (621 km) | 9 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 453 mi (729 km) | 11 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Kingfield
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Kingfield
Within reach of Kingfield, 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 Kingfield 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 |
| Fundy → Kouchibouguac | 86.4 mi (139 km) | 2 hr 30 min |
| Acadia → Kejimkujik | 148 mi (238 km) | 3 hr 57 min |
| Kejimkujik → Kouchibouguac | 170 mi (273 km) | 4 hr 28 min |
Planning a trip from Kingfield
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 Kingfield?
Acadia National Park. It is about 104 mi (168 km) from Kingfield, roughly 2 hr 55 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Kingfield?
Yes — Acadia National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Kingfield?
10 parks are within reach of Kingfield, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Kingfield?
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 Kingfield?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Kingfield. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Kingfield?
For Acadia National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.