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National parks near Rhode Island

There is no national park inside Rhode Island, but 10 sit within reach. The closest is Acadia National Park, about 6 hr 12 min from the middle of the state.

Closest national parks

Parks ranked by distance from the centre of Rhode Island
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Acadia National Park243 mi (391 km)6 hr 12 minWorth a longer road trip
Thousand Islands National Park290 mi (466 km)7 hr 18 minWorth a longer road trip
La Mauricie National Park357 mi (574 km)8 hr 54 minWorth a longer road trip
Kejimkujik National Park364 mi (585 km)9 hr 3 minWorth a longer road trip
Fundy National Park419 mi (675 km)10 hr 23 minWorth a longer road trip
Rouge National Park422 mi (679 km)10 hr 26 minWorth a longer road trip
Shenandoah National Park427 mi (687 km)10 hr 33 minWorth a longer road trip
Georgian Bay Islands National Park475 mi (764 km)11 hr 42 minWorth a longer road trip
Kouchibouguac National Park476 mi (766 km)11 hr 43 minWorth a longer road trip
Pituamkek National Park506 mi (815 km)12 hr 26 minWorth a longer road trip

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Common questions

Does Rhode Island have a national park?

No. The nearest national parks are Acadia National Park, Thousand Islands National Park, and La Mauricie National Park.

What is the closest national park to Rhode Island?

Acadia National Park, roughly 243 mi (391 km) out and about 6 hr 12 min of driving from the centre of Rhode Island.