National parks near Montmagny, Quebec
La Mauricie National Park is the closest national park to Montmagny, Quebec — 185 km (115 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 10 min behind the wheel.
Laurentian lakes and hills north of Shawinigan. Canoe routes, forests, and wood turtle habitat.
La Mauricie National Park and Acadia National Park are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Montmagny gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Montmagny has a population of about 11,724.
La Mauricie National Park
Acadia National Park
Kouchibouguac National Park
Fundy National Park
Kejimkujik National Park
Forillon National Park
Best time to visit La Mauricie National Park. Getting to La Mauricie National Park.
National parks near Montmagny
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mauricie National Park | 185 km (115 mi) | 3 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Acadia National Park | 345 km (214 mi) | 5 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 424 km (264 mi) | 6 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 457 km (284 mi) | 7 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 504 km (313 mi) | 7 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Forillon National Park | 509 km (316 mi) | 7 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 511 km (318 mi) | 7 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 517 km (321 mi) | 8 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 573 km (356 mi) | 8 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mingan Archipelago National Park | 651 km (405 mi) | 10 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Montmagny
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Montmagny
Within reach of Montmagny, 4 campgrounds across 1 park appear on Recreation.gov: 4 at Acadia National Park.
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.
Planning a trip from Montmagny
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 Montmagny?
La Mauricie National Park. It is about 185 km (115 mi) from Montmagny, roughly 3 hr 10 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Montmagny?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Montmagny?
10 parks are within reach of Montmagny, and none of them are close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Montmagny?
None of them gate the entrance itself. Acadia National Park puts a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations at Acadia National Park. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near Montmagny?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Montmagny. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Montmagny?
For La Mauricie National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.