National parks near Tilton, New Hampshire
Tilton sits inside the East Concord area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near East Concord for the full write-up.
Acadia National Park is the closest national park to Tilton, New Hampshire — 180 mi (289 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 4 hr 42 min behind the wheel.
Acadia and Thousand Islands are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Tilton gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Tilton has a population of about 3,612.
National parks near Tilton
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | 180 mi (289 km) | 4 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 226 mi (364 km) | 5 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| La Mauricie National Park | 242 mi (389 km) | 6 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 324 mi (521 km) | 8 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 359 mi (578 km) | 8 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 383 mi (617 km) | 9 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 399 mi (642 km) | 9 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 422 mi (679 km) | 10 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 439 mi (707 km) | 10 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 464 mi (747 km) | 11 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Tilton
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Tilton
Within reach of Tilton, 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 Tilton 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 Tilton
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 Tilton?
Acadia National Park. It is about 180 mi (289 km) from Tilton, roughly 4 hr 42 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Tilton?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Tilton?
10 parks are within reach of Tilton, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Tilton?
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 Tilton?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Tilton. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Tilton?
For Acadia National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.