National parks near Gentilly, Quebec
Gentilly sits inside the Trois-Rivières area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Trois-Rivières for the full write-up.
La Mauricie National Park is the closest national park to Gentilly, Quebec — 69.3 km (43.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 26 min behind the wheel.
La Mauricie makes a full day trip — leave early. Thousand Islands is better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Gentilly gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Gentilly has a population of about 1,634.
National parks near Gentilly
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mauricie National Park | 69.3 km (43.1 mi) | 1 hr 26 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 367 km (228 mi) | 5 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Acadia National Park | 391 km (243 mi) | 6 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 560 km (348 mi) | 8 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 572 km (356 mi) | 8 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 594 km (369 mi) | 9 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 610 km (379 mi) | 9 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 614 km (381 mi) | 9 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 650 km (404 mi) | 10 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Forillon National Park | 655 km (407 mi) | 10 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Gentilly
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Gentilly
Within reach of Gentilly, 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 Gentilly 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 Gentilly
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 Gentilly?
La Mauricie National Park. It is about 69.3 km (43.1 mi) from Gentilly, roughly 1 hr 26 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Gentilly?
Yes — La Mauricie National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Gentilly?
10 parks are within reach of Gentilly, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Gentilly?
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 Gentilly?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Gentilly. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Gentilly?
For La Mauricie National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.