National parks near Massachusetts
There is no national park inside Massachusetts, but 10 sit within reach. The closest is Acadia National Park, about 5 hr 28 min from the middle of the state.
Closest national parks
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | 212 mi (341 km) | 5 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 273 mi (439 km) | 6 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 322 mi (519 km) | 8 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 340 mi (547 km) | 8 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 391 mi (630 km) | 9 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 414 mi (667 km) | 10 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 444 mi (715 km) | 10 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 451 mi (726 km) | 11 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 463 mi (746 km) | 11 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 477 mi (768 km) | 11 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Biggest towns and cities in Massachusetts
- Boston
- Worcester
- Springfield
- Lowell
- New Bedford
- Brockton
- Fall River
- Lawrence
- Framingham
- Framingham Center
- Haverhill
- Taunton
- Chicopee
- North Chicopee
- Methuen
- Barnstable
- Attleboro
- Pittsfield
- Leominster
- Beverly
- Fitchburg
- Beverly Cove
- Billerica
- Amherst
- Franklin
- Gloucester
- Northampton
- Yarmouth
- Milford
- Gardner
- Greenfield
- Amherst Center
- Southbridge
- Duxbury
- North Adams
- Uxbridge
- Kingston
- Carver
- Dudley
- Athol
- Nantucket
- Great Barrington
- East Falmouth
- Eastham
- Edgartown
- Berkshire Heights
- Sheffield
- Wellfleet
- Provincetown
- West Tisbury
- Truro
All counties in Massachusetts
Common questions
Does Massachusetts have a national park?
No. The nearest national parks are Acadia National Park, Thousand Islands National Park, and La Mauricie National Park.
What is the closest national park to Massachusetts?
Acadia National Park, roughly 212 mi (341 km) out and about 5 hr 28 min of driving from the centre of Massachusetts.