National parks near Roxboro, Quebec
Roxboro sits inside the Montréal area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Montréal for the full write-up.
La Mauricie National Park is the closest national park to Roxboro, Quebec — 157 km (97.8 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 46 min behind the wheel.
La Mauricie makes a full day trip — leave early. Thousand Islands is better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Roxboro gates the entrance itself, but Acadia National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Roxboro has a population of about 5,948.
National parks near Roxboro
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mauricie National Park | 157 km (97.8 mi) | 2 hr 46 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 212 km (132 mi) | 3 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Acadia National Park | 459 km (285 mi) | 7 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 463 km (288 mi) | 7 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 480 km (298 mi) | 7 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 611 km (380 mi) | 9 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 687 km (427 mi) | 10 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 689 km (428 mi) | 10 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 696 km (433 mi) | 10 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 782 km (486 mi) | 11 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Roxboro
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Cadillac Summit Road Vehicle Reservations | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Roxboro
Within reach of Roxboro, 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 Roxboro 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rouge → Georgian Bay Islands | 117 km (72.8 mi) | 2 hr 10 min |
| Thousand Islands → Rouge | 266 km (165 mi) | 4 hr 22 min |
| Thousand Islands → Georgian Bay Islands | 316 km (196 mi) | 5 hr 6 min |
| La Mauricie → Thousand Islands | 358 km (222 mi) | 5 hr 43 min |
Planning a trip from Roxboro
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.
Other towns in Montréal
- Montréal
- Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie
- Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension
- Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
- Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles
- Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
- Ville-Marie
- Montréal-Nord
- Le Sud-Ouest
- Pierrefonds-Roxboro
- Pierrefonds
- Saint-Michel
- Dollard-Des Ormeaux
- Cartierville
- Côte-Saint-Luc
- Pointe-Claire
- Westmount
- Kirkland
- L'Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève
- Beaconsfield
- Dorval
- Mont-Royal
- Hampstead
- Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Roxboro?
La Mauricie National Park. It is about 157 km (97.8 mi) from Roxboro, roughly 2 hr 46 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Roxboro?
Yes — La Mauricie National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Roxboro?
10 parks are within reach of Roxboro, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Roxboro?
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 Roxboro?
Recreation.gov lists 4 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Roxboro. All of them are at Acadia National Park.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Roxboro?
For La Mauricie National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.