National parks near Barnstable County, Massachusetts
The closest national park to Barnstable County, Massachusetts is Acadia National Park — about 211 mi (340 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 27 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Acadia National Park
Kejimkujik National Park
Thousand Islands National Park
La Mauricie National Park
Fundy National Park
Kouchibouguac 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 Barnstable County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | 211 mi (340 km) | 5 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 317 mi (510 km) | 7 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 339 mi (546 km) | 8 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 377 mi (606 km) | 9 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 380 mi (611 km) | 9 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 443 mi (713 km) | 10 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 468 mi (753 km) | 11 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 478 mi (770 km) | 11 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 478 mi (770 km) | 11 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 484 mi (779 km) | 11 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Barnstable County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Barnstable County?
Acadia National Park, about 211 mi (340 km) away and roughly 5 hr 27 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Barnstable County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.