National parks near Hallowell, Maine
Hallowell sits inside the Augusta area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Augusta for the full write-up.
Acadia National Park is the closest national park to Hallowell, Maine — 78.3 mi (126 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 18 min behind the wheel.
Acadia makes a full day trip — leave early. Kejimkujik and La Mauricie are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Hallowell gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Hallowell has a population of about 2,315.
National parks near Hallowell
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | 78.3 mi (126 km) | 2 hr 18 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 226 mi (364 km) | 5 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| La Mauricie National Park | 232 mi (373 km) | 5 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Fundy National Park | 254 mi (408 km) | 6 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 293 mi (471 km) | 7 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 304 mi (490 km) | 7 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 332 mi (535 km) | 8 hr 19 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 | 410 mi (660 km) | 10 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 469 mi (754 km) | 11 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Hallowell
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Hallowell
Within reach of Hallowell, 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 Hallowell 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 Hallowell
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 Hallowell?
Acadia National Park. It is about 78.3 mi (126 km) from Hallowell, roughly 2 hr 18 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Hallowell?
Yes — Acadia National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Hallowell?
10 parks are within reach of Hallowell, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Hallowell?
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 Hallowell?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Hallowell. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Hallowell?
For Acadia National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.