National parks near New Sharon, Maine
New Sharon sits inside the Jay area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Jay for the full write-up.
Acadia National Park is the closest national park to New Sharon, Maine — 91.2 mi (147 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 37 min behind the wheel.
Acadia makes a full day trip — leave early. La Mauricie is better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near New Sharon gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
New Sharon has a population of about 1,348.
National parks near New Sharon
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | 91.2 mi (147 km) | 2 hr 37 min | Doable as a day trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 206 mi (332 km) | 5 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 237 mi (381 km) | 6 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 256 mi (411 km) | 6 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 287 mi (462 km) | 7 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 293 mi (472 km) | 7 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 330 mi (532 km) | 8 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 357 mi (575 km) | 8 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Forillon National Park | 398 mi (640 km) | 9 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 458 mi (737 km) | 11 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave New Sharon
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near New Sharon
Within reach of New Sharon, 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 New Sharon 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 New Sharon
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 New Sharon?
Acadia National Park. It is about 91.2 mi (147 km) from New Sharon, roughly 2 hr 37 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from New Sharon?
Yes — Acadia National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near New Sharon?
10 parks are within reach of New Sharon, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near New Sharon?
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 New Sharon?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of New Sharon. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near New Sharon?
For Acadia National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.