National parks near Concord, New Hampshire
Acadia National Park is the closest national park to Concord, New Hampshire — 184 mi (296 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 4 hr 48 min behind the wheel.
Acadia and Thousand Islands are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Concord gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Concord has a population of about 43,976.
National parks near Concord
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | 184 mi (296 km) | 4 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 234 mi (376 km) | 5 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| La Mauricie National Park | 258 mi (415 km) | 6 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 326 mi (524 km) | 8 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 365 mi (587 km) | 9 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 388 mi (625 km) | 9 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 407 mi (656 km) | 10 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 429 mi (691 km) | 10 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 446 mi (718 km) | 11 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 470 mi (756 km) | 11 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Concord
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Concord
Within reach of Concord, 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 Concord 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 Concord
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 Concord?
Acadia National Park. It is about 184 mi (296 km) from Concord, roughly 4 hr 48 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Concord?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Concord?
10 parks are within reach of Concord, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Concord?
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 Concord?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Concord. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Concord?
For Acadia National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.