National parks near Londonderry, Vermont
Thousand Islands National Park is the closest national park to Londonderry, Vermont — 175 mi (282 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 4 hr 35 min behind the wheel.
Scattered St. Lawrence islands and mainland parcels east of Kingston. Oldest park east of the Prairies.
Thousand Islands National Park is better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Londonderry gates the entrance itself, but 2 of the parks in range put a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Londonderry has a population of about 1,742.
Thousand Islands National Park
Acadia National Park
La Mauricie National Park
Rouge National Park
Georgian Bay Islands National Park
Kejimkujik National Park
Best time to visit Thousand Islands National Park. Getting to Thousand Islands National Park.
National parks near Londonderry
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thousand Islands National Park | 175 mi (282 km) | 4 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Acadia National Park | 242 mi (389 km) | 6 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 247 mi (398 km) | 6 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 325 mi (523 km) | 8 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 369 mi (593 km) | 9 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 387 mi (622 km) | 9 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 421 mi (677 km) | 10 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 435 mi (700 km) | 10 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 457 mi (735 km) | 11 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 458 mi (736 km) | 11 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Londonderry
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
| Shenandoah National Park | Old Rag Mountain Tickets | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Londonderry
Within reach of Londonderry, 8 campgrounds across 2 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 4 at Acadia National Park and 4 at Shenandoah 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
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.
Planning a trip from Londonderry
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 Londonderry?
Thousand Islands National Park. It is about 175 mi (282 km) from Londonderry, roughly 4 hr 35 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Londonderry?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Londonderry?
10 parks are within reach of Londonderry, and none of them are close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Londonderry?
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 National Park and Old Rag Mountain Tickets at Shenandoah National Park. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near Londonderry?
Recreation.gov lists 8 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Londonderry. They are spread across 2 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Londonderry?
For Thousand Islands National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.