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National parks near Mackenzie County, Alberta

Mackenzie County is one town for park planning. See national parks near La Crête — it reaches the same parks.

The closest national park to Mackenzie County, Alberta is Wood Buffalo National Park — about 238 km (148 mi) away, or roughly 3 hr 57 min of driving.

Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.

National parks near Mackenzie County

Parks ranked by distance from Mackenzie County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Wood Buffalo National Park238 km (148 mi)3 hr 57 minBest as a weekend
Elk Island National Park553 km (344 mi)8 hr 35 minWorth a longer road trip
Thaidene Nëné National Park564 km (351 mi)8 hr 45 minWorth a longer road trip
Jasper National Park606 km (377 mi)9 hr 22 minWorth a longer road trip
Nahanni National Park634 km (394 mi)9 hr 46 minWorth a longer road trip
Banff National Park744 km (462 mi)11 hr 23 minWorth a longer road trip
Yoho National Park754 km (469 mi)11 hr 33 minWorth a longer road trip
Glacier National Park769 km (478 mi)11 hr 45 minWorth a longer road trip
Prince Albert National Park778 km (483 mi)11 hr 53 minWorth a longer road trip
Nááts'ihch'oh National Park788 km (489 mi)12 hr 2 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Mackenzie County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Mackenzie County?

Wood Buffalo National Park, about 238 km (148 mi) away and roughly 3 hr 57 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Mackenzie County in a day?

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.