National parks near Pembroke, New Hampshire
Pembroke sits inside the Manchester area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Manchester for the full write-up.
Acadia National Park is the closest national park to Pembroke, New Hampshire — 182 mi (293 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 4 hr 46 min behind the wheel.
Acadia is better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Pembroke gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Pembroke has a population of about 7,461.
National parks near Pembroke
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | 182 mi (293 km) | 4 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 239 mi (385 km) | 6 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 263 mi (423 km) | 6 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 323 mi (520 km) | 8 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 363 mi (585 km) | 9 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 393 mi (632 km) | 9 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 407 mi (655 km) | 10 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 435 mi (699 km) | 10 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 445 mi (716 km) | 10 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 469 mi (754 km) | 11 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Pembroke
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Pembroke
Within reach of Pembroke, 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 Pembroke 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 Pembroke
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 Pembroke?
Acadia National Park. It is about 182 mi (293 km) from Pembroke, roughly 4 hr 46 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Pembroke?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Pembroke?
10 parks are within reach of Pembroke, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Pembroke?
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 Pembroke?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Pembroke. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Pembroke?
For Acadia National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.