National parks near Beverly Cove, Massachusetts
Acadia National Park is the closest national park to Beverly Cove, Massachusetts — 182 mi (292 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 4 hr 45 min behind the wheel.
Acadia is better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Beverly Cove gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Beverly Cove has a population of about 40,365.
National parks near Beverly Cove
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | 182 mi (292 km) | 4 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 284 mi (457 km) | 7 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 310 mi (499 km) | 7 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 311 mi (501 km) | 7 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 361 mi (580 km) | 8 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 414 mi (666 km) | 10 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 432 mi (695 km) | 10 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 446 mi (719 km) | 11 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 467 mi (751 km) | 11 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 478 mi (769 km) | 11 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Beverly Cove
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Beverly Cove
Within reach of Beverly Cove, 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 Beverly Cove 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 |
| Acadia → Kejimkujik | 148 mi (238 km) | 3 hr 57 min |
| Acadia → Fundy | 181 mi (292 km) | 4 hr 44 min |
| Thousand Islands → La Mauricie | 222 mi (358 km) | 5 hr 43 min |
Planning a trip from Beverly Cove
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 Beverly Cove?
Acadia National Park. It is about 182 mi (292 km) from Beverly Cove, roughly 4 hr 45 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Beverly Cove?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Beverly Cove?
10 parks are within reach of Beverly Cove, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Beverly Cove?
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 Beverly Cove?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Beverly Cove. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Beverly Cove?
For Acadia National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.