National parks near Drummondville, Quebec
La Mauricie National Park is the closest national park to Drummondville, Quebec — 109 km (67.5 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 3 min behind the wheel.
La Mauricie makes a full day trip — leave early. Thousand Islands and Acadia are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Drummondville gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Drummondville has a population of about 59,489.
National parks near Drummondville
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mauricie National Park | 109 km (67.5 mi) | 2 hr 3 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 321 km (199 mi) | 5 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Acadia National Park | 376 km (234 mi) | 5 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Rouge National Park | 574 km (357 mi) | 8 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 585 km (364 mi) | 9 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 586 km (364 mi) | 9 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 587 km (365 mi) | 9 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 593 km (368 mi) | 9 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 673 km (418 mi) | 10 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Forillon National Park | 698 km (433 mi) | 10 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Drummondville
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Drummondville
Within reach of Drummondville, 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 Drummondville 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Thousand Islands → Rouge | 266 km (165 mi) | 4 hr 22 min |
| Acadia → Fundy | 292 km (181 mi) | 4 hr 44 min |
| La Mauricie → Thousand Islands | 358 km (222 mi) | 5 hr 43 min |
Planning a trip from Drummondville
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 Drummondville?
La Mauricie National Park. It is about 109 km (67.5 mi) from Drummondville, roughly 2 hr 3 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Drummondville?
Yes — La Mauricie National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Drummondville?
10 parks are within reach of Drummondville, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Drummondville?
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 Drummondville?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Drummondville. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Drummondville?
For La Mauricie National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.