National parks near Richmond, Quebec
La Mauricie National Park is the closest national park to Richmond, Quebec — 141 km (87.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 31 min behind the wheel.
La Mauricie makes a full day trip — leave early. Thousand Islands and Acadia are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Richmond gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Richmond has a population of about 3,232.
National parks near Richmond
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mauricie National Park | 141 km (87.6 mi) | 2 hr 31 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 333 km (207 mi) | 5 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Acadia National Park | 342 km (213 mi) | 5 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| Fundy National Park | 560 km (348 mi) | 8 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 562 km (349 mi) | 8 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 567 km (352 mi) | 8 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 591 km (367 mi) | 9 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 610 km (379 mi) | 9 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 653 km (406 mi) | 10 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Forillon National Park | 689 km (428 mi) | 10 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Richmond
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Richmond
Within reach of Richmond, 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 Richmond 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fundy → Kejimkujik | 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 Richmond
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 Richmond?
La Mauricie National Park. It is about 141 km (87.6 mi) from Richmond, roughly 2 hr 31 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Richmond?
Yes — La Mauricie National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Richmond?
10 parks are within reach of Richmond, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Richmond?
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 Richmond?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Richmond. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Richmond?
For La Mauricie National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.