National parks near Connecticut
There is no national park inside Connecticut, but 10 sit within reach. The closest is Thousand Islands National Park, about 6 hr 25 min from the middle of the state.
Closest national parks
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thousand Islands National Park | 252 mi (405 km) | 6 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 311 mi (500 km) | 7 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 351 mi (566 km) | 8 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 363 mi (584 km) | 9 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 369 mi (594 km) | 9 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 422 mi (680 km) | 10 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 439 mi (707 km) | 10 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 448 mi (721 km) | 11 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 491 mi (790 km) | 12 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 492 mi (792 km) | 12 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Biggest towns and cities in Connecticut
- Bridgeport
- New Haven
- Stamford
- North Stamford
- Hartford
- Waterbury
- Norwalk
- Danbury
- East Norwalk
- New Britain
- West Hartford
- Bristol
- Meriden
- Hamden
- Fairfield
- West Haven
- Milford
- Stratford
- City of Milford (balance)
- East Hartford
- Middletown
- Enfield
- Southington
- Norwich
- West Torrington
- Torrington
- New London
- Mansfield City
- Windham
- Montville Center
- Waterford
- Madison
- Willimantic
- Killingly Center
- Plainfield
- Storrs
- Ledyard
- Stafford
- Old Saybrook
- Thompson
- Putnam
- Kent
All counties in Connecticut
- Capitol Planning Region
- Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
- Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
- Western Connecticut Planning Region
- South Central Connecticut Planning Region
- Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
- Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
- Northwest Hills Planning Region
- Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
Common questions
Does Connecticut have a national park?
No. The nearest national parks are Thousand Islands National Park, Acadia National Park, and Shenandoah National Park.
What is the closest national park to Connecticut?
Thousand Islands National Park, roughly 252 mi (405 km) out and about 6 hr 25 min of driving from the centre of Connecticut.