Mount Revelstoke National Park: planning guide
A short drive-up mountain above Revelstoke with subalpine meadows and Columbia Mountains views.
Mount Revelstoke National Park is in BC, Canada. The nearest town is Revelstoke — roughly 12.7 km (7.9 mi) out, about 21 min of driving.
When to go
Best window: May through October. Shoulder season: April and early November.
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.
Closest towns and cities
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Revelstoke | 12.7 km (7.9 mi) | 21 min |
| Golden | 80.5 km (50 mi) | 1 hr 38 min |
| Salmon Arm | 94.1 km (58.5 mi) | 1 hr 50 min |
| Nakusp | 94.2 km (58.5 mi) | 1 hr 50 min |
| Chase | 117 km (72.6 mi) | 2 hr 10 min |
| Vernon | 124 km (77 mi) | 2 hr 16 min |
| Pritchard | 130 km (81 mi) | 2 hr 22 min |
| Sun Peaks | 131 km (81.3 mi) | 2 hr 22 min |
Where Mount Revelstoke National Park sits
Official Mount Revelstoke National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Drive times from Mount Revelstoke National Park
Mount Revelstoke National Park sits close enough to Glacier National Park, Yoho National Park, Kootenay National Park, and Banff National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Glacier National Park | 45.5 km (28.3 mi) | 1 hr 1 min |
| Yoho National Park | 116 km (72.2 mi) | 2 hr 10 min |
| Kootenay National Park | 143 km (88.9 mi) | 2 hr 33 min |
| Banff National Park | 151 km (94 mi) | 2 hr 41 min |
Parks close by
- Glacier National Park
Columbia Mountains park around Rogers Pass — glaciers, avalanche country, and the Illecillewaet Glacier.
- Yoho National Park
Rockies park west of Banff with Burgess Shale fossils, waterfalls, and the Kicking Horse valley.
- Kootenay National Park
Rockies park along the Banff–Radium corridor. Hot springs, fossil beds, and mountain valleys.
- Banff National Park
Canada’s first national park in the Rockies — Lake Louise, Banff townsite, icefields, and busy alpine valleys.
Common questions
Where is Mount Revelstoke National Park?
Mount Revelstoke National Park sits in BC, Canada. Revelstoke, about 12.7 km (7.9 mi) away — roughly 21 min of driving.
When is the best time to visit Mount Revelstoke National Park?
Generally May through October, with April and early November quieter on either side.