National parks near Chute-aux-Outardes, Quebec
Chute-aux-Outardes sits inside the Baie-Comeau area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Baie-Comeau for the full write-up.
Forillon National Park is the closest national park to Chute-aux-Outardes, Quebec — 296 km (184 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 4 hr 48 min behind the wheel.
Forillon and Kouchibouguac are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Chute-aux-Outardes gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Chute-aux-Outardes has a population of about 2,000.
National parks near Chute-aux-Outardes
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forillon National Park | 296 km (184 mi) | 4 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 359 km (223 mi) | 5 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mingan Archipelago National Park | 396 km (246 mi) | 6 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 427 km (265 mi) | 6 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 443 km (275 mi) | 6 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 469 km (292 mi) | 7 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 498 km (309 mi) | 7 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 530 km (329 mi) | 8 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 578 km (359 mi) | 8 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cape Breton Highlands National Park | 634 km (394 mi) | 9 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Chute-aux-Outardes
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Chute-aux-Outardes
Within reach of Chute-aux-Outardes, 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
Forillon 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 Chute-aux-Outardes 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 → Pituamkek | 94.1 km (58.5 mi) | 1 hr 50 min |
| Forillon → Mingan Archipelago | 170 km (105 mi) | 2 hr 57 min |
| Forillon → Kouchibouguac | 233 km (145 mi) | 3 hr 52 min |
| Forillon → Pituamkek | 258 km (160 mi) | 4 hr 15 min |
Planning a trip from Chute-aux-Outardes
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 Chute-aux-Outardes?
Forillon National Park. It is about 296 km (184 mi) from Chute-aux-Outardes, roughly 4 hr 48 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Chute-aux-Outardes?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Chute-aux-Outardes?
10 parks are within reach of Chute-aux-Outardes, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Chute-aux-Outardes?
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 Chute-aux-Outardes?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Chute-aux-Outardes. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Chute-aux-Outardes?
For Forillon National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.