National parks near Essex County, Massachusetts
The closest national park to Essex County, Massachusetts is Acadia National Park — about 184 mi (296 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 48 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Acadia National Park
Thousand Islands National Park
La Mauricie National Park
Kejimkujik 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 Essex County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | 184 mi (296 km) | 4 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 277 mi (445 km) | 7 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 306 mi (492 km) | 7 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 314 mi (505 km) | 7 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 363 mi (585 km) | 9 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 415 mi (669 km) | 10 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 425 mi (684 km) | 10 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 449 mi (722 km) | 11 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 469 mi (756 km) | 11 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 470 mi (757 km) | 11 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Essex County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Essex County?
Acadia National Park, about 184 mi (296 km) away and roughly 4 hr 48 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Essex County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.