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National parks near Bristol County, Rhode Island

The closest national park to Bristol County, Rhode Island is Acadia National Park — about 240 mi (385 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 7 min of driving.

Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.

National parks near Bristol County

Parks ranked by distance from Bristol County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Acadia National Park240 mi (385 km)6 hr 7 minWorth a longer road trip
Thousand Islands National Park298 mi (479 km)7 hr 30 minWorth a longer road trip
Kejimkujik National Park358 mi (576 km)8 hr 55 minWorth a longer road trip
La Mauricie National Park361 mi (582 km)9 hrWorth a longer road trip
Fundy National Park415 mi (668 km)10 hr 16 minWorth a longer road trip
Rouge National Park431 mi (693 km)10 hr 39 minWorth a longer road trip
Shenandoah National Park433 mi (697 km)10 hr 42 minWorth a longer road trip
Kouchibouguac National Park473 mi (761 km)11 hr 38 minWorth a longer road trip
Georgian Bay Islands National Park484 mi (779 km)11 hr 54 minWorth a longer road trip
Pituamkek National Park502 mi (809 km)12 hr 20 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Bristol County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Bristol County?

Acadia National Park, about 240 mi (385 km) away and roughly 6 hr 7 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Bristol County in a day?

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.