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National parks near Providence County, Rhode Island

The closest national park to Providence County, Rhode Island is Acadia National Park — about 237 mi (381 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 4 min of driving.

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

National parks near Providence County

Parks ranked by distance from Providence County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Acadia National Park237 mi (381 km)6 hr 4 minWorth a longer road trip
Thousand Islands National Park285 mi (459 km)7 hr 12 minWorth a longer road trip
La Mauricie National Park350 mi (563 km)8 hr 43 minWorth a longer road trip
Kejimkujik National Park359 mi (578 km)8 hr 57 minWorth a longer road trip
Fundy National Park414 mi (667 km)10 hr 15 minWorth a longer road trip
Rouge National Park419 mi (675 km)10 hr 22 minWorth a longer road trip
Shenandoah National Park431 mi (694 km)10 hr 39 minWorth a longer road trip
Kouchibouguac National Park470 mi (756 km)11 hr 34 minWorth a longer road trip
Georgian Bay Islands National Park472 mi (759 km)11 hr 37 minWorth a longer road trip
Pituamkek National Park501 mi (806 km)12 hr 18 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Providence County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Providence County?

Acadia National Park, about 237 mi (381 km) away and roughly 6 hr 4 min of driving.

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

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.