Dates and hours of operation
La Mauricie National Park
La Mauricie National Park is open every day, even on holidays.
Day visitors can come to the park from sunrise to 10 pm.
| 2025-2026 Winter season | |||||
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| Saint-Gérard entrance * not connected to the Parkway |
Open from December 12, 2025 | ||||
| Saint-Jean-des-Piles entrance | Open from December 12, 2025 | ||||
| Saint-Mathieu entrance | CLOSED | ||||
| The Parkway is only accessible via the Saint-Jean-des-Piles entrance during the winter season. The 6 km open section leads to the parking lot of the Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre. | |||||
| 2025-2026 Winter opening hours | |||||
| December 12, 2025, to March 29, 2026* | 8:30 am to 4:00 pm | ||||
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*La Mauricie National Park is open every day, even on holidays. Visitor safety message: Please note that after 4 pm, there are no employees on site. Visitors who choose to walk the trails outside of opening hours do so at their own risk and must be fully self-sufficient in the event of an emergency.
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| 2026 Summer season | |||||
| Saint-Gérard entrance * not connected to the Parkway |
Open May 14, 2026 | ||||
| Saint-Jean-des-Piles entrance | Open May 14, 2026 | ||||
| Saint-Mathieu entrance | Open May 28, 2026 | ||||
| Saint-Jean-des-Piles Visitor Reception and Interpretation Centre / Saint-Mathieu Reception Centre | |||||
| CLOSED These two Visitor Centers are closed to the public. |
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If you need access to drinking water or toilets when you arrive at the park, you can go to the following locations:
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| Campgrounds | ||
| Rivière à la Pêche (Saint-Jean-des-Piles entrance) | Open from December 12, 2025, to March 29, 2026 Open from May 15 to October 25, 2026 |
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| Mistagance (Saint-Mathieu entrance) | Open from May 29 to October 12, 2026 | |
| Wapizagonke (Saint-Mathieu entrance) | Open from June 19 to September 7, 2026 | |
| Backcountry campsites | Winter: Open from December 12, 2025, to March 29, 2026 Summer (sites with fire pits): Open from May 29 to October 12, 2026 Summer (sites without fire pits): Open from June 12 to September 7, 2026 |
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| La Clairière group campground (Saint-Mathieu entrance) | Open from June 26 to October 12, 2026 | |
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To reserve: reservation.pc.gc.ca |
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For more detailed schedules:
Spring low season
March 30 to May 13, 2026 (limited services)
| Entrances | ||
| Saint-Jean-des-Piles entrance
* The Parkway is open to the Rivière à la Pêche Parking Lot. |
Open | |
| Saint-Gérard entrance
* not connected to the Parkway |
Open | |
| Saint-Mathieu entrance | Closed | |
Entry pass
Visitors must always have their entry pass with them. The Discovery Pass is valid during this season, as is the seasonal pass from the previous winter. The daily entrance fee can be paid at the automated payment terminals at the Saint-Jean-des-Piles and Saint-Gérard entrances.
Fall low season
From October 26 to December 10, 2026 (limited services)
| Entrances | ||
| Saint-Jean-des-Piles entrance
* The Parkway is open to the Rivière à la Pêche Parking Lot. |
Open | |
| Saint-Gérard entrance
* not connected to the Parkway |
Open | |
| Saint-Mathieu entrance | Closed | |
Entry pass
Visitors must always have their entry pass with them. The Discovery Pass is valid during this season, as is the seasonal pass from the previous summer. The daily entrance fee can be paid at the automated payment terminals at the Saint-Jean-des-Piles and Saint-Gérard entrances.
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