National parks near Slave Lake, Alberta
Slave Lake is one town for park planning. See national parks near Slave Lake — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Slave Lake, Alberta is Elk Island National Park — about 222 km (138 mi) away, or roughly 3 hr 43 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Slave Lake
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Island National Park | 222 km (138 mi) | 3 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Jasper National Park | 344 km (213 mi) | 5 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Banff National Park | 429 km (266 mi) | 6 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yoho National Park | 446 km (277 mi) | 7 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wood Buffalo National Park | 468 km (291 mi) | 7 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 479 km (298 mi) | 7 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kootenay National Park | 497 km (309 mi) | 7 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 516 km (321 mi) | 8 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Albert National Park | 560 km (348 mi) | 8 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 696 km (432 mi) | 10 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Slave Lake
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Slave Lake?
Elk Island National Park, about 222 km (138 mi) away and roughly 3 hr 43 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Slave Lake in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.