National parks near Bois-Joli, New Brunswick
Kouchibouguac National Park is the closest national park to Bois-Joli, New Brunswick — 172 km (107 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 59 min behind the wheel.
Kouchibouguac makes a full day trip — leave early. Forillon, Pituamkek, Fundy, Prince Edward Island, and Mingan Archipelago are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Bois-Joli gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Bois-Joli has a population of about 3,900.
National parks near Bois-Joli
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 172 km (107 mi) | 2 hr 59 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Forillon National Park | 189 km (117 mi) | 3 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pituamkek National Park | 257 km (159 mi) | 4 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Fundy National Park | 291 km (181 mi) | 4 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 313 km (194 mi) | 5 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mingan Archipelago National Park | 347 km (216 mi) | 5 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 411 km (256 mi) | 6 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 425 km (264 mi) | 6 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cape Breton Highlands National Park | 462 km (287 mi) | 7 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 504 km (313 mi) | 7 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Bois-Joli
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Bois-Joli
Within reach of Bois-Joli, 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 Bois-Joli 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pituamkek → Prince Edward Island | 58 km (36 mi) | 1 hr 14 min |
| Kouchibouguac → Pituamkek | 94.1 km (58.5 mi) | 1 hr 50 min |
| Kouchibouguac → Fundy | 139 km (86.4 mi) | 2 hr 30 min |
| Pituamkek → Fundy | 144 km (89.4 mi) | 2 hr 34 min |
Planning a trip from Bois-Joli
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 Bois-Joli?
Kouchibouguac National Park. It is about 172 km (107 mi) from Bois-Joli, roughly 2 hr 59 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Bois-Joli?
Yes — Kouchibouguac National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Bois-Joli?
10 parks are within reach of Bois-Joli, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Bois-Joli?
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 Bois-Joli?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Bois-Joli. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Bois-Joli?
For Kouchibouguac National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.