National parks near Perce, Quebec: Forillon National Park
Forillon National Park is the closest national park to Perce, Quebec — 46 km (28.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 1 min behind the wheel.
A tip of the Gaspé Peninsula where Appalachian ridges meet the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Sea cliffs, forest, and fishing history.
Forillon National Park makes a full day trip — leave early. Kouchibouguac National Park, Mingan Archipelago National Park, Pituamkek National Park, Prince Edward Island National Park, Fundy National Park, and Cape Breton Highlands National Park are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Perce gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Perce has a population of about 3,095.
Forillon National Park
Kouchibouguac National Park
Mingan Archipelago National Park
Pituamkek National Park
Prince Edward Island National Park
Fundy National Park
Best time to visit Forillon National Park. Getting to Forillon National Park.
National parks near Perce
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forillon National Park | 46 km (28.6 mi) | 1 hr 1 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 189 km (117 mi) | 3 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mingan Archipelago National Park | 209 km (130 mi) | 3 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pituamkek National Park | 212 km (132 mi) | 3 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 248 km (154 mi) | 4 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Fundy National Park | 325 km (202 mi) | 5 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cape Breton Highlands National Park | 336 km (209 mi) | 5 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 460 km (286 mi) | 7 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gros Morne National Park | 496 km (308 mi) | 7 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 549 km (341 mi) | 8 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Perce
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Perce
Within reach of Perce, 4 campgrounds across 1 park appear on Recreation.gov: 4 at Acadia National Park.
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 Perce 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 → Prince Edward Island | 152 km (94.5 mi) | 2 hr 41 min |
| Forillon → Mingan Archipelago | 170 km (105 mi) | 2 hr 57 min |
Planning a trip from Perce
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 Perce?
Forillon National Park. It is about 46 km (28.6 mi) from Perce, roughly 1 hr 1 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Perce?
Yes — Forillon National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Perce?
10 parks are within reach of Perce, and 1 of them is close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Perce?
None of them gate the entrance itself. Acadia National Park puts a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations at Acadia National Park. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near Perce?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Perce. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Perce?
For Forillon National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.