National parks near Springdale, Newfoundland and Labrador
Gros Morne National Park is the closest national park to Springdale, Newfoundland and Labrador — 122 km (75.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 14 min behind the wheel.
Gros Morne makes a full day trip — leave early. Terra Nova is better with a night booked nearby.
Springdale has a population of about 2,080.
Gros Morne
Terra Nova
Cape Breton Highlands
Akami-Uapishkᵁ-KakKasuak-Mealy Mountains
Mingan Archipelago
Forillon
National parks near Springdale
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gros Morne National Park | 122 km (75.6 mi) | 2 hr 14 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Terra Nova National Park | 189 km (118 mi) | 3 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cape Breton Highlands National Park | 461 km (286 mi) | 7 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Akami-Uapishkᵁ-KakKasuak-Mealy Mountains National Park | 490 km (305 mi) | 7 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mingan Archipelago National Park | 515 km (320 mi) | 8 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Forillon National Park | 605 km (376 mi) | 9 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 624 km (388 mi) | 9 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 657 km (408 mi) | 10 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sable Island National Park | 683 km (425 mi) | 10 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 722 km (449 mi) | 11 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
When to make this trip
Gros Morne 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 Springdale 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gros Morne → Terra Nova | 305 km (189 mi) | 4 hr 56 min |
Planning a trip from Springdale
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.
Other towns nearby
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Springdale?
Gros Morne National Park. It is about 122 km (75.6 mi) from Springdale, roughly 2 hr 14 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Springdale?
Yes — Gros Morne National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Springdale?
10 parks are within reach of Springdale, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Springdale?
For Gros Morne National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.