National parks near Athabasca, Alberta
Athabasca is one town for park planning. See national parks near Athabasca — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Athabasca, Alberta is Elk Island National Park — about 125 km (77.6 mi) away, or roughly 2 hr 17 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Elk Island.
National parks near Athabasca
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Island National Park | 125 km (77.6 mi) | 2 hr 17 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Jasper National Park | 371 km (230 mi) | 5 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Banff National Park | 401 km (249 mi) | 6 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yoho National Park | 426 km (265 mi) | 6 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Albert National Park | 456 km (283 mi) | 7 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kootenay National Park | 465 km (289 mi) | 7 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 474 km (294 mi) | 7 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 516 km (321 mi) | 8 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wood Buffalo National Park | 519 km (322 mi) | 8 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 632 km (392 mi) | 9 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Athabasca
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Athabasca?
Elk Island National Park, about 125 km (77.6 mi) away and roughly 2 hr 17 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Athabasca in a day?
Elk Island National Park — all within about three hours' drive.