National parks near Thetford-Mines, Quebec
La Mauricie National Park is the closest national park to Thetford-Mines, Quebec — 150 km (93.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 39 min behind the wheel.
La Mauricie makes a full day trip — leave early. Acadia is better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Thetford-Mines gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Thetford-Mines has a population of about 25,704.
National parks near Thetford-Mines
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mauricie National Park | 150 km (93.1 mi) | 2 hr 39 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Acadia National Park | 310 km (193 mi) | 5 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 412 km (256 mi) | 6 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 492 km (306 mi) | 7 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 495 km (308 mi) | 7 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 512 km (318 mi) | 7 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 580 km (360 mi) | 8 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Forillon National Park | 608 km (378 mi) | 9 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 633 km (393 mi) | 9 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 667 km (415 mi) | 10 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Thetford-Mines
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Thetford-Mines
Within reach of Thetford-Mines, 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 Thetford-Mines 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 Thetford-Mines
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
- 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
- East Broughton
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Thetford-Mines?
La Mauricie National Park. It is about 150 km (93.1 mi) from Thetford-Mines, roughly 2 hr 39 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Thetford-Mines?
Yes — La Mauricie National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Thetford-Mines?
10 parks are within reach of Thetford-Mines, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Thetford-Mines?
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 Thetford-Mines?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Thetford-Mines. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Thetford-Mines?
For La Mauricie National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.