National parks near Oxford, Maine
Oxford 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 Oxford, Maine — 114 mi (183 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 9 min behind the wheel.
Acadia and La Mauricie are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Oxford gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Oxford has a population of about 1,263.
National parks near Oxford
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | 114 mi (183 km) | 3 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| La Mauricie National Park | 220 mi (354 km) | 5 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 262 mi (421 km) | 6 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 270 mi (435 km) | 6 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 290 mi (466 km) | 7 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 327 mi (526 km) | 8 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 368 mi (592 km) | 9 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 393 mi (633 km) | 9 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 434 mi (699 km) | 10 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Forillon National Park | 440 mi (708 km) | 10 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Oxford
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Oxford
Within reach of Oxford, 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 Oxford 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 Oxford
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.
Other towns in Oxford County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Oxford?
Acadia National Park. It is about 114 mi (183 km) from Oxford, roughly 3 hr 9 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Oxford?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Oxford?
10 parks are within reach of Oxford, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Oxford?
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 Oxford?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Oxford. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Oxford?
For Acadia National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.