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
| 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.