National parks near Trois-Rivières, Quebec
La Mauricie National Park is the closest national park to Trois-Rivières, Quebec — 60 km (37.3 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 16 min behind the wheel.
La Mauricie makes a full day trip — leave early. Thousand Islands is better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Trois-Rivières gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Trois-Rivières has a population of about 144,472.
National parks near Trois-Rivières
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mauricie National Park | 60 km (37.3 mi) | 1 hr 16 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 346 km (215 mi) | 5 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Acadia National Park | 405 km (252 mi) | 6 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 581 km (361 mi) | 9 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 589 km (366 mi) | 9 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 592 km (368 mi) | 9 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 593 km (368 mi) | 9 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 612 km (380 mi) | 9 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 671 km (417 mi) | 10 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Forillon National Park | 676 km (420 mi) | 10 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Trois-Rivières
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Trois-Rivières
Within reach of Trois-Rivières, 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 Trois-Rivières 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Thousand Islands → Rouge | 266 km (165 mi) | 4 hr 22 min |
| La Mauricie → Thousand Islands | 358 km (222 mi) | 5 hr 43 min |
| Acadia → Kouchibouguac | 375 km (233 mi) | 5 hr 58 min |
Planning a trip from Trois-Rivières
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 Trois-Rivières?
La Mauricie National Park. It is about 60 km (37.3 mi) from Trois-Rivières, roughly 1 hr 16 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Trois-Rivières?
Yes — La Mauricie National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Trois-Rivières?
10 parks are within reach of Trois-Rivières, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Trois-Rivières?
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 Trois-Rivières?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Trois-Rivières. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Trois-Rivières?
For La Mauricie National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.