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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

Parks ranked by distance from Beverly Cove
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Acadia National Park182 mi (292 km)4 hr 45 minBest as a weekend
Thousand Islands National Park284 mi (457 km)7 hr 10 minWorth a longer road trip
Kejimkujik National Park310 mi (499 km)7 hr 47 minWorth a longer road trip
La Mauricie National Park311 mi (501 km)7 hr 49 minWorth a longer road trip
Fundy National Park361 mi (580 km)8 hr 59 minWorth a longer road trip
Kouchibouguac National Park414 mi (666 km)10 hr 15 minWorth a longer road trip
Rouge National Park432 mi (695 km)10 hr 40 minWorth a longer road trip
Pituamkek National Park446 mi (719 km)11 hr 1 minWorth a longer road trip
Prince Edward Island National Park467 mi (751 km)11 hr 30 minWorth a longer road trip
Georgian Bay Islands National Park478 mi (769 km)11 hr 45 minWorth a longer road trip

What to book before you leave Beverly Cove

Reservations needed at parks near Beverly Cove
ParkWhat needs bookingCoversHow
AcadiaCadillac Summit Road Vehicle ReservationsOne road or areaTimed 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.

Month-by-month detail for Acadia National Park

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.

Distances between parks near Beverly Cove
PairApartEstimated drive
Kejimkujik → Fundy84 mi (135 km)2 hr 26 min
Acadia → Kejimkujik148 mi (238 km)3 hr 57 min
Acadia → Fundy181 mi (292 km)4 hr 44 min
Thousand Islands → La Mauricie222 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.

Read the Acadia National Park guide

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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.