National parks near Greenville, Maine
Acadia National Park is the closest national park to Greenville, Maine — 102 mi (164 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 52 min behind the wheel.
Acadia makes a full day trip — leave early. La Mauricie, Fundy, and Kejimkujik are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Greenville gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Greenville has a population of about 1,257.
National parks near Greenville
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | 102 mi (164 km) | 2 hr 52 min | Doable as a day trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 186 mi (300 km) | 4 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Fundy National Park | 225 mi (362 km) | 5 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 226 mi (364 km) | 5 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 241 mi (388 km) | 6 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 290 mi (466 km) | 7 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 320 mi (514 km) | 8 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 320 mi (516 km) | 8 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Forillon National Park | 342 mi (550 km) | 8 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cape Breton Highlands National Park | 436 mi (702 km) | 10 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Greenville
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Greenville
Within reach of Greenville, 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 Greenville 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fundy → Kejimkujik | 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 Greenville
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 Greenville?
Acadia National Park. It is about 102 mi (164 km) from Greenville, roughly 2 hr 52 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Greenville?
Yes — Acadia National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Greenville?
10 parks are within reach of Greenville, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Greenville?
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 Greenville?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Greenville. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Greenville?
For Acadia National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.