National parks near Northumberland, New Hampshire
Acadia National Park is the closest national park to Northumberland, New Hampshire — 166 mi (267 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 4 hr 22 min behind the wheel.
Acadia, La Mauricie, and Thousand Islands are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Northumberland gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Northumberland has a population of about 2,597.
National parks near Northumberland
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | 166 mi (267 km) | 4 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| La Mauricie National Park | 169 mi (272 km) | 4 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 217 mi (349 km) | 5 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 313 mi (503 km) | 7 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 330 mi (531 km) | 8 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 355 mi (571 km) | 8 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 382 mi (615 km) | 9 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 401 mi (646 km) | 9 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 408 mi (657 km) | 10 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 430 mi (692 km) | 10 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Northumberland
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Northumberland
Within reach of Northumberland, 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 Northumberland 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 |
| La Mauricie → Thousand Islands | 222 mi (358 km) | 5 hr 43 min |
Planning a trip from Northumberland
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 Northumberland?
Acadia National Park. It is about 166 mi (267 km) from Northumberland, roughly 4 hr 22 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Northumberland?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Northumberland?
10 parks are within reach of Northumberland, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Northumberland?
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 Northumberland?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Northumberland. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Northumberland?
For Acadia National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.