National parks near Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce, Quebec
La Mauricie National Park is the closest national park to Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce, Quebec — 170 km (106 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 57 min behind the wheel.
La Mauricie makes a full day trip — leave early. Acadia is better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce has a population of about 5,014.
National parks near Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mauricie National Park | 170 km (106 mi) | 2 hr 57 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Acadia National Park | 300 km (187 mi) | 4 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 453 km (281 mi) | 7 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 455 km (283 mi) | 7 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 464 km (288 mi) | 7 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 489 km (304 mi) | 7 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 543 km (338 mi) | 8 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Forillon National Park | 567 km (353 mi) | 8 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 597 km (371 mi) | 9 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 707 km (439 mi) | 10 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce
Within reach of Saint-Joseph-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-Joseph-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-Joseph-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
- 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
- East Broughton
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce?
La Mauricie National Park. It is about 170 km (106 mi) from Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce, roughly 2 hr 57 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce?
Yes — La Mauricie National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce?
10 parks are within reach of Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Saint-Joseph-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-Joseph-de-Beauce?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce?
For La Mauricie National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.