National parks near 100 Mile House, British Columbia
Mount Revelstoke National Park is the closest national park to 100 Mile House, British Columbia — 232 km (144 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 52 min behind the wheel.
Mount Revelstoke, Glacier, Jasper, North Cascades, Yoho, Gulf Islands, Banff, and Kootenay are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near 100 Mile House gates the entrance itself, but 2 of the parks in range put a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
100 Mile House has a population of about 1,980.
National parks near 100 Mile House
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 232 km (144 mi) | 3 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Glacier National Park | 264 km (164 mi) | 4 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Jasper National Park | 264 km (164 mi) | 4 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| North Cascades National Park | 327 km (203 mi) | 5 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Yoho National Park | 334 km (207 mi) | 5 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gulf Islands National Park | 347 km (216 mi) | 5 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Banff National Park | 366 km (227 mi) | 5 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kootenay National Park | 374 km (232 mi) | 5 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pacific Rim National Park | 428 km (266 mi) | 6 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Olympic National Park | 462 km (287 mi) | 7 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave 100 Mile House
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Cascades | North Cascades National Park Backcountry Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
| Olympic | Olympic National Park Wilderness Permit | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
Camping near 100 Mile House
Within reach of 100 Mile House, 14 campgrounds across 2 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 8 at North Cascades and 6 at Olympic.
Recreation.gov releases most national park campsites six months before the arrival date, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Windows are set per campground, so confirm yours on the Seasons and Fees tab on that campground page.
Once a date is gone, cancellations are the real supply, and they get taken within minutes of appearing.
When to make this trip
Mount Revelstoke National Park is generally best May through October, with April and early November as the quieter shoulder either side.
Winter brings cold, shorter days, and reduced services, though lower-elevation trails often stay walkable.
Peak summer weekends and autumn colour weekends fill parking lots early — arrive before mid-morning.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near 100 Mile House are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Revelstoke → Glacier | 45.5 km (28.3 mi) | 1 hr 1 min |
| Glacier → Yoho | 73.1 km (45.4 mi) | 1 hr 30 min |
| Mount Revelstoke → Yoho | 116 km (72.2 mi) | 2 hr 10 min |
| Glacier → Jasper | 169 km (105 mi) | 2 hr 56 min |
Planning a trip from 100 Mile House
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to 100 Mile House?
Mount Revelstoke National Park. It is about 232 km (144 mi) from 100 Mile House, roughly 3 hr 52 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from 100 Mile House?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near 100 Mile House?
10 parks are within reach of 100 Mile House, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near 100 Mile House?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 2 put a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — North Cascades National Park Backcountry Permits and Olympic National Park Wilderness Permit. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near 100 Mile House?
Recreation.gov lists 14 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of 100 Mile House. They are spread across 2 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near 100 Mile House?
For Mount Revelstoke National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.