National parks near Revere, Massachusetts
Revere 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 Revere, Massachusetts — 194 mi (313 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 5 hr 3 min behind the wheel.
Acadia is better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Revere gates the entrance itself, but 2 of the parks in range put a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Revere has a population of about 53,422.
National parks near Revere
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | 194 mi (313 km) | 5 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 282 mi (454 km) | 7 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 318 mi (512 km) | 7 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 322 mi (518 km) | 8 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 373 mi (601 km) | 9 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 427 mi (687 km) | 10 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 427 mi (687 km) | 10 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 459 mi (739 km) | 11 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 469 mi (755 km) | 11 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 474 mi (763 km) | 11 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Revere
| 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 Revere
Within reach of Revere, 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 Revere 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 Revere
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 Revere?
Acadia National Park. It is about 194 mi (313 km) from Revere, roughly 5 hr 3 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Revere?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Revere?
10 parks are within reach of Revere, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Revere?
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 Revere?
Recreation.gov lists 8 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Revere. They are spread across 2 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Revere?
For Acadia National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.