National parks near Danvers, Massachusetts
Danvers sits inside the Boston area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Boston for the full write-up.
Acadia National Park is the closest national park to Danvers, Massachusetts — 183 mi (295 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 4 hr 47 min behind the wheel.
Acadia is better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Danvers gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Danvers has a population of about 26,493.
National parks near Danvers
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | 183 mi (295 km) | 4 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 280 mi (451 km) | 7 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 309 mi (497 km) | 7 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 313 mi (503 km) | 7 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 363 mi (584 km) | 9 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 416 mi (669 km) | 10 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 428 mi (689 km) | 10 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 448 mi (722 km) | 11 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 469 mi (755 km) | 11 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 474 mi (762 km) | 11 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Danvers
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Danvers
Within reach of Danvers, 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 Danvers 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 Danvers
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 Danvers?
Acadia National Park. It is about 183 mi (295 km) from Danvers, roughly 4 hr 47 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Danvers?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Danvers?
10 parks are within reach of Danvers, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Danvers?
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 Danvers?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Danvers. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Danvers?
For Acadia National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.