National parks near Woodsville, New Hampshire
Woodsville sits inside the Haverhill area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Haverhill for the full write-up.
La Mauricie National Park is the closest national park to Woodsville, New Hampshire — 188 mi (303 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 4 hr 55 min behind the wheel.
La Mauricie, Acadia, and Thousand Islands are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Woodsville gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Woodsville has a population of about 1,126.
National parks near Woodsville
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mauricie National Park | 188 mi (303 km) | 4 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Acadia National Park | 190 mi (306 km) | 4 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 194 mi (312 km) | 5 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 338 mi (543 km) | 8 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 357 mi (575 km) | 8 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 361 mi (581 km) | 9 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 389 mi (626 km) | 9 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 390 mi (627 km) | 9 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 435 mi (700 km) | 10 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 462 mi (744 km) | 11 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Woodsville
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Woodsville
Within reach of Woodsville, 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
La Mauricie 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 Woodsville 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 |
| La Mauricie → Thousand Islands | 222 mi (358 km) | 5 hr 43 min |
Planning a trip from Woodsville
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 Woodsville?
La Mauricie National Park. It is about 188 mi (303 km) from Woodsville, roughly 4 hr 55 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Woodsville?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Woodsville?
10 parks are within reach of Woodsville, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Woodsville?
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 Woodsville?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Woodsville. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Woodsville?
For La Mauricie National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.