Fees

La Mauricie National Park

The following definitions apply to entry and service fee categories unless otherwise specified

Adult - Person 18 to 64 years of age
Senior - Person 65 years of age or over
Youth - Person 6 to 17 years of age
Family/Group - Up to seven people arriving in a single vehicle in a national park

Free admission for youth 17 and under

Canada Strong Pass

From June 19 to September 7, 2026, the government of Canada is offering free admission and a 25% discount on fees for camping and overnight stays at participating sites administered by Parks Canada.


Fees

ADMISSION

Daily

*Adult$ 10.00
*Senior$ 8.75
Youthfree
*Family/Group$ 19.50
*Commercial Group, per person$ 8.50

Daily - Low Season

*Adult$ 7.25
*Senior$ 6.25
*Youthfree
*Family/Group$ 15.00
*Commercial Group, per person$ 6.25
The daily fee can be paid at the automated pay stations at the Saint-Jean-des-Piles and Saint-Gérard entrances.

Seasonal

*Adult$ 48.25
*Senior$ 42.50
Youthfree
*Family/Group$ 96.75
The seasonal winter pass is valid during the winter season and the spring low season. The seasonal summer pass is valid during the summer season and the fall low season.

Seasonal Early Bird

*Adult$ 38.75
*Senior$ 34.00
Youthfree
*Family/Group$ 96.75
Seasonal (early bird) – summer season only

Parks Canada Discovery Pass

*Adult$ 83.50
*Senior$ 71.50
*Family/Group$ 167.50
The Discovery Pass provides year-round access to the open sectors of La Mauricie National Park.

CAMPING

One Night

*Without electricity$ 33.75
*Without electricity, per site, per night, high occupancy$ 36.00
*With electricity, per site, per night$ 38.75
*With electricity, per site, per night, high occupancy$ 42.00

Backcountry Fees

*Without fireplace, per site, per night$ 19.50
*With fireplace, per site, per night$ 30.25
Firewood can be purchased at the Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre. It is important to buy wood on site. Campfires are only permitted in designated fire pits.

Group Camping - One Night

*La Clairière group campground, per site, per night (15 to 70 people)$ 393.75

Winter Camping, Per Night

*Backcountry camping with fireplace, per site, per night$ 30.25
*Rivière à la Pêche campground, with fireplace, without electricity, per site, per night$ 33.75
*Vanlife camping, without service, per night$ 33.75
La Mauricie National Park Management reserves the right to refuse access to accommodations and campgrounds to visitors during major weather events.

ACCOMMODATION

One Night

*oTENTik, per night$ 164.50
*Cabin, per night (for 10 people maximum)$ 530.75

Winter Camping, Per Night

*oTENTik, per night$ 185.00
Cabin, per night (for 10 people maximum)$ 530.75
La Mauricie National Park Management reserves the right to refuse access to accommodations and campgrounds to visitors during major weather events.

CAMPING SERVICES

Firewood

*Per Bundle$ 13.50
*Kindling wood per bundle$ 13.50

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING

Daily

*Adult$ 11.25
*Senior$ 11.25
Youthfree
Admission fees must be added. The Parks Canada Discovery pass is valid in all seasons.

Seasonal

*Adult$ 109.75
*Senior$ 109.75
Youthfree
Admission fees must be added. The Parks Canada Discovery pass is valid in all seasons.

EQUIPMENT RENTAL

Various

*Pair of snowshoes, daily, adult$ 16.00
*Pair of snowshoes, one pair, daily, youth$ 8.00
*Full equipment of cross-country ski (boots, skis and poles), daily, adult$ 32.00
*Full equipment of cross-country ski (boots, skis and poles), daily, youth$ 16.00
*Pair of crampons, daily, adult$ 13.00
*Pair of crampons, daily, youth$ 6.50
*Pair of hiking or ski poles, daily, adult$ 13.00
*Pair of hiking or ski poles, daily, youth$ 6.50
*Pair of cross-country skis, daily, adult$ 16.00
*Pair of cross-country skis, daily, youth$ 8.00
*Pair of cross-country ski boots, daily, adult$ 13.00
*Pair of cross-country ski boots, daily, youth$ 6.50
Baby carrier backpackfree
Taxes included. Limited quantities. Equipment must be returned before 4 pm. No reservations. Young people must be 17 and under.

FISHING

Per Permit

*Daily permit$ 22.25

HERITAGE PRESENTATION SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Enhanced Programs

*Custom program per group (minimum 20 person) - 60 minutes, per person$ 8.50
*Custom program per group (minimum 20 person) - 90 minutes, per person$ 12.75
*Torchlight hike, per person$ 8.00
*Cross-country ski initiation program, per person$ 14.50

RESERVATION SERVICES

Type

Online Reservation, Modification or Cancellation - Camping and accommodation$ 11.50
Reservation, Modification or Cancellation by phone - Camping and accommodation$ 13.50
Online Reservation, Modification or Cancellation - Recreational fishing$ 3.50
Reservation, Modification or Cancellation by phone - Recreational fishing$ 5.50

Free admission for youth 17 and under

As of January 1, 2018, admission to Parks Canada places for youth 17 and under is free! There’s no better time to create lasting memories with the whole family.

Details

What is free?

Admission to all national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas operated by Parks Canada will be provided free of charge.

Free admission for youth only applies to places managed by Parks Canada. It does not apply to provincial parks, territorial parks, municipal and private parks, nor to the many historic sites not managed by Parks Canada.

Please refer to the full list of Parks Canada places before you plan your visit to take advantage of free admission for youth.

What is not free?

Parks Canada is pleased to offer free admission for youth at our parks and sites, however regular fees still apply for other experiences and services, such as:

  • Camping, backcountry and other accommodations
  • Radium, Miette, and Banff Upper Hot Springs
  • Northern Park Backcountry Camping and Excursion Permit
  • Lockage
  • Mooring
  • Reservation fees
  • Guided tours and hikes and programs not usually included with admission
  • Some special event fees
  • Firewood
  • Backcountry overnight use

Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Please verify with the location you will be visiting for more information.

Date modified :