National parks near Laurentides, Quebec
La Mauricie National Park is the closest national park to Laurentides, Quebec — 64 km (39.8 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 20 min behind the wheel.
La Mauricie makes a full day trip — leave early.
Nothing near Laurentides gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Laurentides has a population of about 12,710.
National parks near Laurentides
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mauricie National Park | 64 km (39.8 mi) | 1 hr 20 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 420 km (261 mi) | 6 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 442 km (275 mi) | 6 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 555 km (345 mi) | 8 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 588 km (365 mi) | 9 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Forillon National Park | 622 km (386 mi) | 9 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 626 km (389 mi) | 9 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 637 km (396 mi) | 9 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 647 km (402 mi) | 9 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 648 km (403 mi) | 9 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Laurentides
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Laurentides
Within reach of Laurentides, 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 Laurentides 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 Laurentides
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
- Québec
- Saint-Raymond
- La Malbaie
- Pont-Rouge
- Donnacona
- 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 Laurentides?
La Mauricie National Park. It is about 64 km (39.8 mi) from Laurentides, roughly 1 hr 20 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Laurentides?
Yes — La Mauricie National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Laurentides?
10 parks are within reach of Laurentides, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Laurentides?
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 Laurentides?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Laurentides. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Laurentides?
For La Mauricie National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.