National parks near Sherbrooke, Quebec
La Mauricie National Park is the closest national park to Sherbrooke, Quebec — 176 km (109 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 3 min behind the wheel.
La Mauricie, Acadia, and Thousand Islands are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Sherbrooke gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Sherbrooke has a population of about 129,447.
National parks near Sherbrooke
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mauricie National Park | 176 km (109 mi) | 3 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Acadia National Park | 313 km (195 mi) | 5 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 340 km (211 mi) | 5 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 538 km (334 mi) | 8 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 542 km (337 mi) | 8 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 558 km (346 mi) | 8 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 602 km (374 mi) | 9 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 628 km (390 mi) | 9 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 641 km (398 mi) | 9 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Forillon National Park | 690 km (429 mi) | 10 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Sherbrooke
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Sherbrooke
Within reach of Sherbrooke, 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 Sherbrooke 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 Sherbrooke
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 Sherbrooke?
La Mauricie National Park. It is about 176 km (109 mi) from Sherbrooke, roughly 3 hr 3 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Sherbrooke?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Sherbrooke?
10 parks are within reach of Sherbrooke, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Sherbrooke?
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 Sherbrooke?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Sherbrooke. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Sherbrooke?
For La Mauricie National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.