National parks near Kawartha Lakes, Ontario
The closest national park to Kawartha Lakes, Ontario is Rouge National Park — about 66 km (41 mi) away, or roughly 1 hr 23 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Rouge and Georgian Bay Islands.
National parks near Kawartha Lakes
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rouge National Park | 66 km (41 mi) | 1 hr 23 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 108 km (66.9 mi) | 2 hr 2 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 219 km (136 mi) | 3 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 249 km (155 mi) | 4 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 410 km (255 mi) | 6 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 420 km (261 mi) | 6 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 520 km (323 mi) | 8 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 652 km (405 mi) | 10 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 698 km (434 mi) | 10 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 730 km (454 mi) | 11 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Kawartha Lakes
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Kawartha Lakes?
Rouge National Park, about 66 km (41 mi) away and roughly 1 hr 23 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Kawartha Lakes in a day?
Rouge National Park and Georgian Bay Islands National Park — all within about three hours' drive.