National parks near Cold Lake, Alberta
The closest national park to Cold Lake, Alberta is Elk Island National Park — about 197 km (123 mi) away, or roughly 3 hr 21 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Elk Island National Park
Prince Albert National Park
Banff National Park
Jasper National Park
Yoho National Park
Kootenay National Park
Best time to visit Elk Island National Park. Getting to Elk Island National Park.
National parks near Cold Lake
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Island National Park | 197 km (123 mi) | 3 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Prince Albert National Park | 254 km (158 mi) | 4 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Banff National Park | 508 km (316 mi) | 7 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Jasper National Park | 540 km (335 mi) | 8 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yoho National Park | 540 km (336 mi) | 8 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kootenay National Park | 559 km (348 mi) | 8 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wood Buffalo National Park | 574 km (357 mi) | 8 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 603 km (375 mi) | 9 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grasslands National Park | 608 km (378 mi) | 9 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 648 km (403 mi) | 9 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Cold Lake
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Cold Lake?
Elk Island National Park, about 197 km (123 mi) away and roughly 3 hr 21 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Cold Lake in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.