National parks near Enfield, Maine
Acadia National Park is the closest national park to Enfield, Maine — 64.5 mi (104 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 59 min behind the wheel.
Acadia makes a full day trip — leave early. Kejimkujik, Fundy, and Kouchibouguac are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Enfield gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Enfield has a population of about 1,680.
National parks near Enfield
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | 64.5 mi (104 km) | 1 hr 59 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 174 mi (280 km) | 4 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Fundy National Park | 177 mi (285 km) | 4 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 205 mi (330 km) | 5 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| La Mauricie National Park | 237 mi (381 km) | 6 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 248 mi (400 km) | 6 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 276 mi (445 km) | 6 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Forillon National Park | 321 mi (516 km) | 8 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 367 mi (591 km) | 9 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cape Breton Highlands National Park | 392 mi (631 km) | 9 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Enfield
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Enfield
Within reach of Enfield, 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 Enfield 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 Enfield
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 Enfield?
Acadia National Park. It is about 64.5 mi (104 km) from Enfield, roughly 1 hr 59 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Enfield?
Yes — Acadia National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Enfield?
10 parks are within reach of Enfield, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Enfield?
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 Enfield?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Enfield. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Enfield?
For Acadia National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.