National parks near North Andover, Massachusetts
North Andover sits inside the Lowell area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Lowell for the full write-up.
Acadia National Park is the closest national park to North Andover, Massachusetts — 186 mi (299 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 4 hr 51 min behind the wheel.
Acadia is better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near North Andover gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
North Andover has a population of about 28,222.
National parks near North Andover
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | 186 mi (299 km) | 4 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 267 mi (429 km) | 6 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 297 mi (478 km) | 7 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 319 mi (513 km) | 7 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 366 mi (589 km) | 9 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 416 mi (669 km) | 10 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 417 mi (670 km) | 10 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 451 mi (726 km) | 11 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 461 mi (741 km) | 11 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 472 mi (760 km) | 11 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave North Andover
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near North Andover
Within reach of North Andover, 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 North Andover 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 North Andover
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 North Andover?
Acadia National Park. It is about 186 mi (299 km) from North Andover, roughly 4 hr 51 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from North Andover?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near North Andover?
10 parks are within reach of North Andover, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near North Andover?
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 North Andover?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of North Andover. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near North Andover?
For Acadia National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.