National parks near Saint-Éphrem-de-Beauce, Quebec
Saint-Éphrem-de-Beauce sits inside the Saint-Georges area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Saint-Georges for the full write-up.
La Mauricie National Park is the closest national park to Saint-Éphrem-de-Beauce, Quebec — 175 km (109 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 1 min behind the wheel.
La Mauricie and Acadia are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Saint-Éphrem-de-Beauce gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Saint-Éphrem-de-Beauce has a population of about 1,385.
National parks near Saint-Éphrem-de-Beauce
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mauricie National Park | 175 km (109 mi) | 3 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Acadia National Park | 287 km (178 mi) | 4 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 436 km (271 mi) | 6 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 466 km (290 mi) | 7 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 468 km (291 mi) | 7 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 485 km (302 mi) | 7 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 553 km (344 mi) | 8 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Forillon National Park | 587 km (365 mi) | 9 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 606 km (377 mi) | 9 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 693 km (430 mi) | 10 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Saint-Éphrem-de-Beauce
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Saint-Éphrem-de-Beauce
Within reach of Saint-Éphrem-de-Beauce, 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 Saint-Éphrem-de-Beauce 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 Saint-Éphrem-de-Beauce
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 Saint-Éphrem-de-Beauce?
La Mauricie National Park. It is about 175 km (109 mi) from Saint-Éphrem-de-Beauce, roughly 3 hr 1 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Saint-Éphrem-de-Beauce?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Saint-Éphrem-de-Beauce?
10 parks are within reach of Saint-Éphrem-de-Beauce, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Saint-Éphrem-de-Beauce?
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 Saint-Éphrem-de-Beauce?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Saint-Éphrem-de-Beauce. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Saint-Éphrem-de-Beauce?
For La Mauricie National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.