National parks near High River, Alberta
High River is one town for park planning. See national parks near High River — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to High River, Alberta is Kootenay National Park — about 157 km (97.6 mi) away, or roughly 2 hr 46 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Kootenay and Waterton Lakes.
National parks near High River
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kootenay National Park | 157 km (97.6 mi) | 2 hr 46 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 171 km (106 mi) | 2 hr 58 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Banff National Park | 181 km (112 mi) | 3 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Glacier National Park | 203 km (126 mi) | 3 hr 26 min | Best as a weekend |
| Yoho National Park | 204 km (127 mi) | 3 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Glacier National Park | 268 km (166 mi) | 4 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 300 km (186 mi) | 4 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Elk Island National Park | 344 km (214 mi) | 5 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Jasper National Park | 371 km (231 mi) | 5 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Grasslands National Park | 466 km (290 mi) | 7 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in High River
Common questions
What is the closest national park to High River?
Kootenay National Park, about 157 km (97.6 mi) away and roughly 2 hr 46 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from High River in a day?
Kootenay National Park and Waterton Lakes National Park — all within about three hours' drive.