National parks near Saint-Ulric, Quebec
Saint-Ulric sits inside the Matane area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Matane for the full write-up.
Forillon National Park is the closest national park to Saint-Ulric, Quebec — 246 km (153 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 4 hr 4 min behind the wheel.
Forillon, Kouchibouguac, and Mingan Archipelago are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Saint-Ulric gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Saint-Ulric has a population of about 1,567.
National parks near Saint-Ulric
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forillon National Park | 246 km (153 mi) | 4 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 297 km (184 mi) | 4 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mingan Archipelago National Park | 364 km (226 mi) | 5 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pituamkek National Park | 380 km (236 mi) | 6 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 411 km (255 mi) | 6 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 435 km (270 mi) | 6 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 451 km (280 mi) | 7 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 495 km (308 mi) | 7 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 523 km (325 mi) | 8 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cape Breton Highlands National Park | 573 km (356 mi) | 8 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Saint-Ulric
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Saint-Ulric
Within reach of Saint-Ulric, 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 Saint-Ulric 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 |
| Pituamkek → Fundy | 144 km (89.4 mi) | 2 hr 34 min |
| Forillon → Mingan Archipelago | 170 km (105 mi) | 2 hr 57 min |
Planning a trip from Saint-Ulric
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 Saint-Ulric?
Forillon National Park. It is about 246 km (153 mi) from Saint-Ulric, roughly 4 hr 4 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Saint-Ulric?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Saint-Ulric?
10 parks are within reach of Saint-Ulric, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Saint-Ulric?
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 Saint-Ulric?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Saint-Ulric. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Saint-Ulric?
For Forillon National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.