Crown Land Near Quebec City
12 crown land sites
8 fishing spots
8 campgrounds
Quebec City is the gateway to some of the province's best-known crown land: the Zec de la Rivière-Jacques-Cartier and Jacques-Cartier National Park sit roughly 35 to 60 km north, and the Saint-Charles and Montmorency rivers offer fishing minutes from downtown. This page rounds up the closest public land, fishing spots, campgrounds and road trips out of Quebec City.
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Crown Land Nearby
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34 km
Zec de la Rivière-Jacques-Cartier
ZEC
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53 km
Zec de l'Oie-Blanche-de-Montmagny
ZEC
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61 km
Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier
National parks
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64 km
Parc régional du Massif du Sud
Public lands
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68 km
Zec Batiscan-Neilson
ZEC
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71 km
Parc régional des Grandes Coulées
Public lands
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74 km
Parc régional de Portneuf
Public lands
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81 km
Parc régional des Appalaches
Public lands
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84 km
Réserve faunique de Portneuf
Wildlife reserves
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87 km
Zec de la Rivière-Blanche
ZEC
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101 km
Parc national de Frontenac
National parks
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102 km
Parc national des Grands-Jardins
National parks
Nearest Campgrounds
Road Trips Nearby
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — the Zec de la Rivière-Jacques-Cartier is about 35 km north, and Jacques-Cartier National Park is roughly an hour's drive, both offering fishing, hiking and camping on public land.
Yes, with a valid Quebec fishing licence — the Rivière Saint-Charles runs through the city and is stocked and fished regularly.
ZECs like Rivière-Jacques-Cartier charge a modest daily access fee rather than being fully free, but rates are far lower than private campgrounds; genuine crown land camping is further north toward the Laurentides Wildlife Reserve.
Regulations
A valid Quebec sport fishing licence is required at every spot on this page. ZECs charge daily access fees for fishing, hunting and camping — reserve ahead in peak season. Always check the managing body's site for current fire bans and access conditions.