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National parks near Saint-Pamphile, Quebec

La Mauricie National Park is the closest national park to Saint-Pamphile, Quebec — 243 km (151 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 4 hr 1 min behind the wheel.

La Mauricie, Acadia, and Kouchibouguac are better with a night booked nearby.

Nothing near Saint-Pamphile gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.

Saint-Pamphile has a population of about 2,274.

National parks near Saint-Pamphile

Parks ranked by distance from Saint-Pamphile
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
La Mauricie National Park243 km (151 mi)4 hr 1 minBest as a weekend
Acadia National Park315 km (195 mi)5 hr 5 minBest as a weekend
Kouchibouguac National Park366 km (227 mi)5 hr 50 minBest as a weekend
Fundy National Park401 km (249 mi)6 hr 21 minWorth a longer road trip
Kejimkujik National Park454 km (282 mi)7 hr 8 minWorth a longer road trip
Pituamkek National Park458 km (285 mi)7 hr 11 minWorth a longer road trip
Forillon National Park458 km (285 mi)7 hr 12 minWorth a longer road trip
Prince Edward Island National Park514 km (320 mi)8 hr 1 minWorth a longer road trip
Thousand Islands National Park560 km (348 mi)8 hr 41 minWorth a longer road trip
Mingan Archipelago National Park606 km (377 mi)9 hr 22 minWorth a longer road trip

What to book before you leave Saint-Pamphile

Reservations needed at parks near Saint-Pamphile
ParkWhat needs bookingCoversHow
AcadiaCadillac Summit Road Vehicle ReservationsOne road or areaTimed reservation

Camping near Saint-Pamphile

Within reach of Saint-Pamphile, 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.

Month-by-month detail for La Mauricie National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Saint-Pamphile are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.

Distances between parks near Saint-Pamphile
PairApartEstimated drive
Fundy → Kejimkujik135 km (84 mi)2 hr 26 min
Kouchibouguac → Fundy139 km (86.4 mi)2 hr 30 min
Acadia → Kejimkujik238 km (148 mi)3 hr 57 min
Kouchibouguac → Kejimkujik273 km (170 mi)4 hr 28 min

Planning a trip from Saint-Pamphile

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.

Read the La Mauricie National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Saint-Pamphile?

La Mauricie National Park. It is about 243 km (151 mi) from Saint-Pamphile, roughly 4 hr 1 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Saint-Pamphile?

Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.

How many national parks are near Saint-Pamphile?

10 parks are within reach of Saint-Pamphile, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.

Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Saint-Pamphile?

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-Pamphile?

Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Saint-Pamphile. All of them are at Acadia National Park.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Saint-Pamphile?

For La Mauricie National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.