National parks near Essex County, Ontario
The closest national park to Essex County, Ontario is Point Pelee National Park — about 46.7 km (29 mi) away, or roughly 1 hr 2 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Point Pelee and Cuyahoga Valley.
National parks near Essex County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Pelee National Park | 46.7 km (29 mi) | 1 hr 2 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 161 km (100 mi) | 2 hr 49 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 348 km (216 mi) | 5 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 349 km (217 mi) | 5 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Rouge National Park | 355 km (221 mi) | 5 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 383 km (238 mi) | 6 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 491 km (305 mi) | 7 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 568 km (353 mi) | 8 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 612 km (380 mi) | 9 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 624 km (387 mi) | 9 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Essex County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Essex County?
Point Pelee National Park, about 46.7 km (29 mi) away and roughly 1 hr 2 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Essex County in a day?
Point Pelee National Park and Cuyahoga Valley National Park — all within about three hours' drive.