National parks near St-André, New Brunswick
Kouchibouguac National Park is the closest national park to St-André, New Brunswick — 213 km (133 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 35 min behind the wheel.
Kouchibouguac, Fundy, Pituamkek, Acadia, Forillon, Kejimkujik, and Prince Edward Island are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near St-André gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
St-André has a population of about 1,794.
National parks near St-André
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 213 km (133 mi) | 3 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Fundy National Park | 273 km (169 mi) | 4 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pituamkek National Park | 307 km (191 mi) | 4 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Acadia National Park | 308 km (191 mi) | 4 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Forillon National Park | 323 km (201 mi) | 5 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 359 km (223 mi) | 5 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 364 km (226 mi) | 5 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| La Mauricie National Park | 397 km (247 mi) | 6 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mingan Archipelago National Park | 483 km (300 mi) | 7 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cape Breton Highlands National Park | 540 km (336 mi) | 8 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave St-André
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near St-André
Within reach of St-André, 4 campgrounds across 1 park appear on Recreation.gov: 4 at Acadia.
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
Kouchibouguac 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 St-André 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kouchibouguac → Pituamkek | 94.1 km (58.5 mi) | 1 hr 50 min |
| Kouchibouguac → Fundy | 139 km (86.4 mi) | 2 hr 30 min |
| Fundy → Pituamkek | 144 km (89.4 mi) | 2 hr 34 min |
| Kouchibouguac → Forillon | 233 km (145 mi) | 3 hr 52 min |
Planning a trip from St-André
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 St-André?
Kouchibouguac National Park. It is about 213 km (133 mi) from St-André, roughly 3 hr 35 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from St-André?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near St-André?
10 parks are within reach of St-André, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near St-André?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 1 put a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations at Acadia. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near St-André?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of St-André. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near St-André?
For Kouchibouguac National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.