National parks near Saint Johnsbury, Vermont
La Mauricie National Park is the closest national park to Saint Johnsbury, Vermont — 171 mi (275 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 4 hr 30 min behind the wheel.
Laurentian lakes and hills north of Shawinigan. Canoe routes, forests, and wood turtle habitat.
La Mauricie National Park, Acadia National Park, and Thousand Islands National Park are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Saint Johnsbury gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Saint Johnsbury has a population of about 6,193.
La Mauricie National Park
Acadia National Park
Thousand Islands National Park
Kejimkujik National Park
Fundy National Park
Rouge National Park
Best time to visit La Mauricie National Park. Getting to La Mauricie National Park.
National parks near Saint Johnsbury
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mauricie National Park | 171 mi (275 km) | 4 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Acadia National Park | 188 mi (302 km) | 4 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 194 mi (313 km) | 5 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 335 mi (540 km) | 8 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 354 mi (571 km) | 8 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 359 mi (578 km) | 8 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 379 mi (611 km) | 9 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 387 mi (623 km) | 9 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 426 mi (686 km) | 10 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 455 mi (732 km) | 11 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Saint Johnsbury
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Saint Johnsbury
Within reach of Saint Johnsbury, 4 campgrounds across 1 park appear on Recreation.gov: 4 at Acadia 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
La Mauricie 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 Saint Johnsbury 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 |
|---|---|---|
| La Mauricie → Thousand Islands | 222 mi (358 km) | 5 hr 43 min |
Planning a trip from Saint Johnsbury
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 Saint Johnsbury?
La Mauricie National Park. It is about 171 mi (275 km) from Saint Johnsbury, roughly 4 hr 30 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Saint Johnsbury?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Saint Johnsbury?
10 parks are within reach of Saint Johnsbury, and none of them are close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Saint Johnsbury?
None of them gate the entrance itself. Acadia National Park puts a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — 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 Saint Johnsbury?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Saint Johnsbury. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Saint Johnsbury?
For La Mauricie National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.