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 National Park and Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Point Pelee National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Bruce Peninsula National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Rouge National Park
Georgian Bay Islands National Park
Best time to visit Point Pelee National Park. Getting to Point Pelee National Park.
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.