National parks near Buckfield, Maine
Buckfield sits inside the Lewiston area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Lewiston for the full write-up.
Acadia National Park is the closest national park to Buckfield, Maine — 107 mi (172 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 58 min behind the wheel.
Acadia makes a full day trip — leave early. La Mauricie is better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Buckfield gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Buckfield has a population of about 1,791.
National parks near Buckfield
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | 107 mi (172 km) | 2 hr 58 min | Doable as a day trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 214 mi (345 km) | 5 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 254 mi (409 km) | 6 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 276 mi (444 km) | 6 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 280 mi (450 km) | 7 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 315 mi (507 km) | 7 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 357 mi (574 km) | 8 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 383 mi (616 km) | 9 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Forillon National Park | 428 mi (688 km) | 10 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 440 mi (709 km) | 10 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Buckfield
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Buckfield
Within reach of Buckfield, 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 Buckfield 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 Buckfield
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 Buckfield?
Acadia National Park. It is about 107 mi (172 km) from Buckfield, roughly 2 hr 58 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Buckfield?
Yes — Acadia National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Buckfield?
10 parks are within reach of Buckfield, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Buckfield?
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 Buckfield?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Buckfield. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Buckfield?
For Acadia National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.