National parks near New Shoreham, Rhode Island
New Shoreham sits inside the South Kingstown area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near South Kingstown for the full write-up.
Acadia National Park is the closest national park to New Shoreham, Rhode Island — 278 mi (447 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 7 hr 1 min behind the wheel.
Nothing near New Shoreham gates the entrance itself, but 2 of the parks in range put a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
New Shoreham has a population of about 1,047.
National parks near New Shoreham
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | 278 mi (447 km) | 7 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 313 mi (503 km) | 7 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 391 mi (629 km) | 9 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 395 mi (636 km) | 9 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 404 mi (650 km) | 10 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 434 mi (699 km) | 10 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 451 mi (726 km) | 11 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 491 mi (791 km) | 12 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 511 mi (822 km) | 12 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 519 mi (835 km) | 12 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave New Shoreham
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
| Shenandoah | Old Rag Mountain Tickets | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near New Shoreham
Within reach of New Shoreham, 9 campgrounds across 3 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 4 at Acadia, 4 at Shenandoah, and 1 at Cuyahoga Valley.
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 New Shoreham 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acadia → Kejimkujik | 148 mi (238 km) | 3 hr 57 min |
| Thousand Islands → La Mauricie | 222 mi (358 km) | 5 hr 43 min |
Planning a trip from New Shoreham
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 New Shoreham?
Acadia National Park. It is about 278 mi (447 km) from New Shoreham, roughly 7 hr 1 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from New Shoreham?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near New Shoreham?
10 parks are within reach of New Shoreham, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near New Shoreham?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 2 put a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations at Acadia and Old Rag Mountain Tickets at Shenandoah. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near New Shoreham?
Recreation.gov lists 9 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of New Shoreham. They are spread across 3 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near New Shoreham?
For Acadia National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.