National parks near Windsor, Quebec
Windsor 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 Windsor, Quebec — 156 km (97 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 45 min behind the wheel.
La Mauricie makes a full day trip — leave early. Acadia and Thousand Islands are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Windsor gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Windsor has a population of about 5,408.
National parks near Windsor
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mauricie National Park | 156 km (97 mi) | 2 hr 45 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Acadia National Park | 327 km (203 mi) | 5 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 339 km (211 mi) | 5 hr 26 min | Best as a weekend |
| Fundy National Park | 548 km (341 mi) | 8 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 549 km (341 mi) | 8 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 559 km (347 mi) | 8 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 599 km (372 mi) | 9 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 621 km (386 mi) | 9 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 644 km (400 mi) | 9 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Forillon National Park | 686 km (426 mi) | 10 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Windsor
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Windsor
Within reach of Windsor, 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 Windsor 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 Windsor
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 Windsor?
La Mauricie National Park. It is about 156 km (97 mi) from Windsor, roughly 2 hr 45 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Windsor?
Yes — La Mauricie National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Windsor?
10 parks are within reach of Windsor, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Windsor?
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 Windsor?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Windsor. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Windsor?
For La Mauricie National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.