National parks near Duxbury, Massachusetts
Acadia National Park is the closest national park to Duxbury, Massachusetts — 202 mi (325 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 5 hr 14 min behind the wheel.
Acadia is better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Duxbury gates the entrance itself, but 2 of the parks in range put a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Duxbury has a population of about 15,059.
National parks near Duxbury
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | 202 mi (325 km) | 5 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 310 mi (499 km) | 7 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 319 mi (514 km) | 8 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 348 mi (560 km) | 8 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 376 mi (606 km) | 9 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 435 mi (700 km) | 10 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 452 mi (727 km) | 11 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 464 mi (747 km) | 11 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 472 mi (759 km) | 11 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 482 mi (776 km) | 11 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Duxbury
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
| Shenandoah | Old Rag Mountain Tickets | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Duxbury
Within reach of Duxbury, 8 campgrounds across 2 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 4 at Acadia and 4 at Shenandoah.
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 Duxbury 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 Duxbury
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 Duxbury?
Acadia National Park. It is about 202 mi (325 km) from Duxbury, roughly 5 hr 14 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Duxbury?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Duxbury?
10 parks are within reach of Duxbury, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Duxbury?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 2 put a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations at Acadia and Old Rag Mountain Tickets at Shenandoah. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near Duxbury?
Recreation.gov lists 8 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Duxbury. They are spread across 2 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Duxbury?
For Acadia National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.