National parks near Haverhill, New Hampshire
Acadia National Park is the closest national park to Haverhill, New Hampshire — 192 mi (309 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 5 hr behind the wheel.
Acadia, Thousand Islands, and La Mauricie are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Haverhill gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Haverhill has a population of about 4,532.
National parks near Haverhill
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | 192 mi (309 km) | 5 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 194 mi (312 km) | 5 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| La Mauricie National Park | 196 mi (316 km) | 5 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 340 mi (547 km) | 8 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 356 mi (573 km) | 8 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 365 mi (587 km) | 9 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 389 mi (626 km) | 9 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 395 mi (636 km) | 9 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 440 mi (707 km) | 10 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 467 mi (751 km) | 11 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Haverhill
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Haverhill
Within reach of Haverhill, 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 Haverhill 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acadia → Kejimkujik | 148 mi (238 km) | 3 hr 57 min |
| Thousand Islands → Rouge | 165 mi (266 km) | 4 hr 22 min |
| Thousand Islands → La Mauricie | 222 mi (358 km) | 5 hr 43 min |
Planning a trip from Haverhill
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 Haverhill?
Acadia National Park. It is about 192 mi (309 km) from Haverhill, roughly 5 hr of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Haverhill?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Haverhill?
10 parks are within reach of Haverhill, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Haverhill?
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 Haverhill?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Haverhill. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Haverhill?
For Acadia National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.