National parks near Mont-Joli, Quebec
Forillon National Park is the closest national park to Mont-Joli, Quebec — 284 km (176 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 4 hr 38 min behind the wheel.
Forillon and Kouchibouguac are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Mont-Joli gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Mont-Joli has a population of about 6,568.
National parks near Mont-Joli
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forillon National Park | 284 km (176 mi) | 4 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 309 km (192 mi) | 4 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pituamkek National Park | 397 km (246 mi) | 6 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mingan Archipelago National Park | 406 km (252 mi) | 6 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 409 km (254 mi) | 6 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 413 km (256 mi) | 6 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 453 km (281 mi) | 7 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 471 km (293 mi) | 7 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 518 km (322 mi) | 8 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cape Breton Highlands National Park | 600 km (373 mi) | 9 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Mont-Joli
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Mont-Joli
Within reach of Mont-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
Forillon 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 Mont-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kouchibouguac → Pituamkek | 94.1 km (58.5 mi) | 1 hr 50 min |
| Forillon → Mingan Archipelago | 170 km (105 mi) | 2 hr 57 min |
| Forillon → Kouchibouguac | 233 km (145 mi) | 3 hr 52 min |
| Forillon → Pituamkek | 258 km (160 mi) | 4 hr 15 min |
Planning a trip from Mont-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 Mont-Joli?
Forillon National Park. It is about 284 km (176 mi) from Mont-Joli, roughly 4 hr 38 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Mont-Joli?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Mont-Joli?
10 parks are within reach of Mont-Joli, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Mont-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 Mont-Joli?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Mont-Joli. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Mont-Joli?
For Forillon National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.