National parks near Donnacona, Quebec
La Mauricie National Park is the closest national park to Donnacona, Quebec — 95.9 km (59.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 52 min behind the wheel.
La Mauricie makes a full day trip — leave early. Acadia is better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Donnacona gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Donnacona has a population of about 7,200.
National parks near Donnacona
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mauricie National Park | 95.9 km (59.6 mi) | 1 hr 52 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Acadia National Park | 377 km (234 mi) | 6 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 419 km (260 mi) | 6 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 515 km (320 mi) | 8 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 535 km (333 mi) | 8 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 566 km (352 mi) | 8 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Forillon National Park | 603 km (375 mi) | 9 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 606 km (376 mi) | 9 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 661 km (411 mi) | 10 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 662 km (411 mi) | 10 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Donnacona
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Donnacona
Within reach of Donnacona, 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 Donnacona 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 |
| Acadia → Fundy | 292 km (181 mi) | 4 hr 44 min |
| La Mauricie → Thousand Islands | 358 km (222 mi) | 5 hr 43 min |
| Acadia → Kouchibouguac | 375 km (233 mi) | 5 hr 58 min |
Planning a trip from Donnacona
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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- Laurentides
- Saint-Raymond
- La Malbaie
- Pont-Rouge
- Baie-Saint-Paul
- 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 Donnacona?
La Mauricie National Park. It is about 95.9 km (59.6 mi) from Donnacona, roughly 1 hr 52 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Donnacona?
Yes — La Mauricie National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Donnacona?
10 parks are within reach of Donnacona, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Donnacona?
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 Donnacona?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Donnacona. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Donnacona?
For La Mauricie National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.