National parks near Fort Macleod, Alberta
Fort Macleod is one town for park planning. See national parks near Fort Macleod — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Fort Macleod, Alberta is Waterton Lakes National Park — about 82.5 km (51.3 mi) away, or roughly 1 hr 40 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Waterton Lakes and Glacier.
National parks near Fort Macleod
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 82.5 km (51.3 mi) | 1 hr 40 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Glacier National Park | 110 km (68.2 mi) | 2 hr 4 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kootenay National Park | 227 km (141 mi) | 3 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Banff National Park | 269 km (167 mi) | 4 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Yoho National Park | 286 km (178 mi) | 4 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Glacier National Park | 339 km (211 mi) | 5 hr 26 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 363 km (225 mi) | 5 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Grasslands National Park | 416 km (258 mi) | 6 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Elk Island National Park | 436 km (271 mi) | 6 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Jasper National Park | 463 km (288 mi) | 7 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Fort Macleod
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Fort Macleod?
Waterton Lakes National Park, about 82.5 km (51.3 mi) away and roughly 1 hr 40 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Fort Macleod in a day?
Waterton Lakes National Park and Glacier National Park — all within about three hours' drive.