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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.

National parks near Cold Lake

Parks ranked by distance from Cold Lake
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Elk Island National Park197 km (123 mi)3 hr 21 minBest as a weekend
Prince Albert National Park254 km (158 mi)4 hr 11 minBest as a weekend
Banff National Park508 km (316 mi)7 hr 55 minWorth a longer road trip
Jasper National Park540 km (335 mi)8 hr 23 minWorth a longer road trip
Yoho National Park540 km (336 mi)8 hr 24 minWorth a longer road trip
Kootenay National Park559 km (348 mi)8 hr 41 minWorth a longer road trip
Wood Buffalo National Park574 km (357 mi)8 hr 53 minWorth a longer road trip
Glacier National Park603 km (375 mi)9 hr 19 minWorth a longer road trip
Grasslands National Park608 km (378 mi)9 hr 23 minWorth a longer road trip
Mount Revelstoke National Park648 km (403 mi)9 hr 59 minWorth 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.