National parks near East Broughton, Quebec
East Broughton sits inside the Thetford-Mines area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Thetford-Mines for the full write-up.
La Mauricie National Park is the closest national park to East Broughton, Quebec — 159 km (98.7 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 47 min behind the wheel.
La Mauricie makes a full day trip — leave early. Acadia is better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near East Broughton gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
East Broughton has a population of about 1,832.
National parks near East Broughton
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mauricie National Park | 159 km (98.7 mi) | 2 hr 47 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Acadia National Park | 305 km (190 mi) | 4 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 434 km (270 mi) | 6 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 472 km (294 mi) | 7 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 479 km (298 mi) | 7 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 500 km (311 mi) | 7 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 561 km (348 mi) | 8 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Forillon National Park | 586 km (364 mi) | 9 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 614 km (382 mi) | 9 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 688 km (428 mi) | 10 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave East Broughton
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near East Broughton
Within reach of East Broughton, 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 East Broughton 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 East Broughton
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 Chaudière-Appalaches
- Saint-Georges
- Thetford-Mines
- Sainte-Marie
- Montmagny
- Saint-Apollinaire
- Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce
- St-Jean-Port-Joli
- Saint-Raphaël
- Saint-Pamphile
- Sainte-Perpétue
- Lévis
- Saint Romuald
- Beauceville
- Saint-Henri
- Breakeyville
- Saint-Agapit
- L'Islet-sur-Mer
- Sainte-Claire
- Adstock
- Saint-Anselme
- Saint-Lambert-de-Lauzon
- Disraeli
- Saint-Côme--Linière
- Vallée-Jonction
Common questions
What is the closest national park to East Broughton?
La Mauricie National Park. It is about 159 km (98.7 mi) from East Broughton, roughly 2 hr 47 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from East Broughton?
Yes — La Mauricie National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near East Broughton?
10 parks are within reach of East Broughton, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near East Broughton?
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 East Broughton?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of East Broughton. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near East Broughton?
For La Mauricie National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.