National parks near Jericho, Vermont
Jericho sits inside the Burlington area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Burlington for the full write-up.
Thousand Islands National Park is the closest national park to Jericho, Vermont — 146 mi (235 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 54 min behind the wheel.
Thousand Islands and La Mauricie are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Jericho gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Jericho has a population of about 1,329.
National parks near Jericho
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thousand Islands National Park | 146 mi (235 km) | 3 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| La Mauricie National Park | 159 mi (255 km) | 4 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Acadia National Park | 236 mi (381 km) | 6 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 311 mi (501 km) | 7 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 338 mi (545 km) | 8 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 384 mi (617 km) | 9 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 400 mi (644 km) | 9 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 420 mi (676 km) | 10 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 425 mi (684 km) | 10 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 469 mi (754 km) | 11 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Jericho
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Jericho
Within reach of Jericho, 4 campgrounds across 1 park appear on Recreation.gov: 4 at Acadia.
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
Thousand Islands 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 Jericho 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rouge → Georgian Bay Islands | 72.8 mi (117 km) | 2 hr 10 min |
| Thousand Islands → Rouge | 165 mi (266 km) | 4 hr 22 min |
| Thousand Islands → Georgian Bay Islands | 196 mi (316 km) | 5 hr 6 min |
| Thousand Islands → La Mauricie | 222 mi (358 km) | 5 hr 43 min |
Planning a trip from Jericho
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 Jericho?
Thousand Islands National Park. It is about 146 mi (235 km) from Jericho, roughly 3 hr 54 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Jericho?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Jericho?
10 parks are within reach of Jericho, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Jericho?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 1 put a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations at Acadia. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near Jericho?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Jericho. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Jericho?
For Thousand Islands National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.