National parks near Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec
La Mauricie National Park is the closest national park to Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec — 200 km (124 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 24 min behind the wheel.
La Mauricie is better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Baie-Saint-Paul gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Baie-Saint-Paul has a population of about 7,146.
National parks near Baie-Saint-Paul
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mauricie National Park | 200 km (124 mi) | 3 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Acadia National Park | 387 km (240 mi) | 6 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 423 km (263 mi) | 6 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 471 km (293 mi) | 7 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Forillon National Park | 484 km (301 mi) | 7 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 517 km (321 mi) | 8 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 530 km (329 mi) | 8 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 544 km (338 mi) | 8 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 574 km (357 mi) | 8 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mingan Archipelago National Park | 619 km (384 mi) | 9 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Baie-Saint-Paul
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Baie-Saint-Paul
Within reach of Baie-Saint-Paul, 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
La Mauricie 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 Baie-Saint-Paul 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 → Fundy | 139 km (86.4 mi) | 2 hr 30 min |
| Kouchibouguac → Forillon | 233 km (145 mi) | 3 hr 52 min |
| Acadia → Fundy | 292 km (181 mi) | 4 hr 44 min |
| Fundy → Forillon | 370 km (230 mi) | 5 hr 53 min |
Planning a trip from Baie-Saint-Paul
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 in Capitale-Nationale
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- Saint-Raymond
- La Malbaie
- Pont-Rouge
- Donnacona
- Beaupré
- Saint-Ubalde
- Saint-Siméon
- Neufchâtel-Est–Lebourgneuf
- Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures
- L'Ancienne-Lorette
- Boischatel
- Shannon
- Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier
- Neuville
- L'Ange-Gardien
- Château-Richer
- Portneuf
- Cap-Santé
- Saint-Marc-des-Carrières
- Wendake
- Fossambault-sur-le-Lac
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Baie-Saint-Paul?
La Mauricie National Park. It is about 200 km (124 mi) from Baie-Saint-Paul, roughly 3 hr 24 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Baie-Saint-Paul?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Baie-Saint-Paul?
10 parks are within reach of Baie-Saint-Paul, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Baie-Saint-Paul?
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 Baie-Saint-Paul?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Baie-Saint-Paul. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Baie-Saint-Paul?
For La Mauricie National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.