National parks near Wood Buffalo, Alberta
Wood Buffalo is one town for park planning. See national parks near Fort McMurray — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Wood Buffalo, Alberta is Wood Buffalo National Park — about 310 km (192 mi) away, or roughly 5 hr of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Wood Buffalo
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Buffalo National Park | 310 km (192 mi) | 5 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Elk Island National Park | 358 km (223 mi) | 5 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Prince Albert National Park | 441 km (274 mi) | 6 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Jasper National Park | 604 km (375 mi) | 9 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thaidene Nëné National Park | 642 km (399 mi) | 9 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Banff National Park | 654 km (406 mi) | 10 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yoho National Park | 679 km (422 mi) | 10 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kootenay National Park | 718 km (446 mi) | 11 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 724 km (450 mi) | 11 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 765 km (475 mi) | 11 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Wood Buffalo
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Wood Buffalo?
Wood Buffalo National Park, about 310 km (192 mi) away and roughly 5 hr of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Wood Buffalo in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.