National parks near Hicksville, New York
Thousand Islands National Park is the closest national park to Hicksville, New York — 276 mi (445 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 7 hr behind the wheel.
Scattered St. Lawrence islands and mainland parcels east of Kingston. Oldest park east of the Prairies.
Nothing near Hicksville gates the entrance itself, but 2 of the parks in range put a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Hicksville has a population of about 41,547.
Thousand Islands National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Rouge National Park
Acadia National Park
La Mauricie National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Best time to visit Thousand Islands National Park. Getting to Thousand Islands National Park.
National parks near Hicksville
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thousand Islands National Park | 276 mi (445 km) | 7 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 300 mi (482 km) | 7 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 364 mi (586 km) | 9 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 366 mi (590 km) | 9 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 418 mi (672 km) | 10 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 420 mi (675 km) | 10 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 429 mi (690 km) | 10 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 444 mi (715 km) | 10 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 474 mi (762 km) | 11 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 491 mi (790 km) | 12 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Hicksville
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | Old Rag Mountain Tickets | One road or area | Timed reservation |
| Acadia National Park | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Hicksville
Within reach of Hicksville, 14 campgrounds across 4 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 5 at New River Gorge National Park, 4 at Shenandoah National Park, 4 at Acadia National Park, and 1 at Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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
Thousand Islands 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.
Planning a trip from Hicksville
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 Hicksville?
Thousand Islands National Park. It is about 276 mi (445 km) from Hicksville, roughly 7 hr of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Hicksville?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Hicksville?
10 parks are within reach of Hicksville, and none of them are close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Hicksville?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 2 put a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Old Rag Mountain Tickets at Shenandoah National Park and Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations at Acadia National Park. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near Hicksville?
Recreation.gov lists 14 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Hicksville. They are spread across 4 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Hicksville?
For Thousand Islands National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.