National parks near Penobscot County, Maine
The closest national park to Penobscot County, Maine is Acadia National Park — about 49.1 mi (79 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 37 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Acadia National Park.
Acadia National Park
Kejimkujik National Park
Fundy National Park
Kouchibouguac National Park
La Mauricie National Park
Pituamkek National Park
Best time to visit Acadia National Park. Getting to Acadia National Park. Camping at Acadia National Park. Permits for Acadia National Park. Timed entry and tours at Acadia National Park.
National parks near Penobscot County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | 49.1 mi (79 km) | 1 hr 37 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 179 mi (289 km) | 4 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Fundy National Park | 193 mi (310 km) | 5 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 227 mi (365 km) | 5 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| La Mauricie National Park | 239 mi (385 km) | 6 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 268 mi (431 km) | 6 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 294 mi (474 km) | 7 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Forillon National Park | 345 mi (556 km) | 8 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 354 mi (570 km) | 8 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cape Breton Highlands National Park | 410 mi (660 km) | 10 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Penobscot County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Penobscot County?
Acadia National Park, about 49.1 mi (79 km) away and roughly 1 hr 37 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Penobscot County in a day?
Acadia National Park — all within about three hours' drive.