National parks near New-Richmond, Quebec
Forillon National Park is the closest national park to New-Richmond, Quebec — 138 km (85.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 29 min behind the wheel.
Forillon and Kouchibouguac make a full day trip — leave early. Pituamkek, Prince Edward Island, Fundy, and Mingan Archipelago are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near New-Richmond gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
New-Richmond has a population of about 3,748.
National parks near New-Richmond
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forillon National Park | 138 km (85.9 mi) | 2 hr 29 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 160 km (99.6 mi) | 2 hr 48 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 232 km (144 mi) | 3 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 285 km (177 mi) | 4 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Fundy National Park | 293 km (182 mi) | 4 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mingan Archipelago National Park | 301 km (187 mi) | 4 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 421 km (262 mi) | 6 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cape Breton Highlands National Park | 422 km (262 mi) | 6 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 461 km (286 mi) | 7 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 555 km (345 mi) | 8 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave New-Richmond
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near New-Richmond
Within reach of New-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
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 New-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pituamkek → Prince Edward Island | 58 km (36 mi) | 1 hr 14 min |
| Kouchibouguac → Pituamkek | 94.1 km (58.5 mi) | 1 hr 50 min |
| Kouchibouguac → Fundy | 139 km (86.4 mi) | 2 hr 30 min |
| Pituamkek → Fundy | 144 km (89.4 mi) | 2 hr 34 min |
Planning a trip from New-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 New-Richmond?
Forillon National Park. It is about 138 km (85.9 mi) from New-Richmond, roughly 2 hr 29 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from New-Richmond?
Yes — Forillon National Park and Kouchibouguac National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near New-Richmond?
10 parks are within reach of New-Richmond, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near New-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 New-Richmond?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of New-Richmond. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near New-Richmond?
For Forillon National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.