National parks near Magog, Quebec
Magog sits inside the Sherbrooke area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Sherbrooke for the full write-up.
La Mauricie National Park is the closest national park to Magog, Quebec — 182 km (113 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 8 min behind the wheel.
La Mauricie, Thousand Islands, and Acadia are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Magog gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Magog has a population of about 15,550.
National parks near Magog
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mauricie National Park | 182 km (113 mi) | 3 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 317 km (197 mi) | 5 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Acadia National Park | 327 km (203 mi) | 5 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 555 km (345 mi) | 8 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 563 km (350 mi) | 8 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 580 km (360 mi) | 8 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 581 km (361 mi) | 9 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 608 km (378 mi) | 9 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 663 km (412 mi) | 10 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 714 km (443 mi) | 10 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Magog
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Magog
Within reach of Magog, 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 Magog 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kejimkujik → Fundy | 135 km (84 mi) | 2 hr 26 min |
| Acadia → Kejimkujik | 238 km (148 mi) | 3 hr 57 min |
| Acadia → Fundy | 292 km (181 mi) | 4 hr 44 min |
| La Mauricie → Thousand Islands | 358 km (222 mi) | 5 hr 43 min |
Planning a trip from Magog
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 Magog?
La Mauricie National Park. It is about 182 km (113 mi) from Magog, roughly 3 hr 8 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Magog?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Magog?
10 parks are within reach of Magog, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Magog?
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 Magog?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Magog. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Magog?
For La Mauricie National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.