National parks near La Guadeloupe, Quebec
La Guadeloupe 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 La Guadeloupe, Quebec — 182 km (113 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 7 min behind the wheel.
La Mauricie and Acadia are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near La Guadeloupe gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
National parks near La Guadeloupe
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mauricie National Park | 182 km (113 mi) | 3 hr 7 min | Best as a weekend |
| Acadia National Park | 279 km (173 mi) | 4 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 432 km (268 mi) | 6 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 466 km (290 mi) | 7 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 468 km (291 mi) | 7 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 481 km (299 mi) | 7 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 554 km (344 mi) | 8 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Forillon National Park | 593 km (369 mi) | 9 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 607 km (377 mi) | 9 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 690 km (429 mi) | 10 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave La Guadeloupe
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near La Guadeloupe
Within reach of La Guadeloupe, 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 La Guadeloupe 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fundy → Kouchibouguac | 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 La Guadeloupe
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 La Guadeloupe?
La Mauricie National Park. It is about 182 km (113 mi) from La Guadeloupe, roughly 3 hr 7 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from La Guadeloupe?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near La Guadeloupe?
10 parks are within reach of La Guadeloupe, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near La Guadeloupe?
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 La Guadeloupe?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of La Guadeloupe. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near La Guadeloupe?
For La Mauricie National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.