National parks near Red Deer, Alberta
Red Deer is one town for park planning. See national parks near Red Deer — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Red Deer, Alberta is Elk Island National Park — about 163 km (101 mi) away, or roughly 2 hr 51 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Elk Island and Banff.
National parks near Red Deer
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Island National Park | 163 km (101 mi) | 2 hr 51 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Banff National Park | 173 km (108 mi) | 3 hr | Doable as a day trip |
| Yoho National Park | 208 km (129 mi) | 3 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kootenay National Park | 219 km (136 mi) | 3 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Glacier National Park | 277 km (172 mi) | 4 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Jasper National Park | 283 km (176 mi) | 4 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 322 km (200 mi) | 5 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 358 km (222 mi) | 5 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Glacier National Park | 390 km (242 mi) | 6 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Albert National Park | 531 km (330 mi) | 8 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Red Deer
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Red Deer?
Elk Island National Park, about 163 km (101 mi) away and roughly 2 hr 51 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Red Deer in a day?
Elk Island National Park and Banff National Park — all within about three hours' drive.