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National parks near Delaware

There is no national park inside Delaware, but 10 sit within reach. The closest is Shenandoah National Park, about 4 hr 16 min from the middle of the state.

Closest national parks

Parks ranked by distance from the centre of Delaware
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Shenandoah National Park161 mi (259 km)4 hr 16 minBest as a weekend
New River Gorge National Park311 mi (500 km)7 hr 48 minWorth a longer road trip
Cuyahoga Valley National Park338 mi (544 km)8 hr 27 minWorth a longer road trip
Thousand Islands National Park340 mi (548 km)8 hr 30 minWorth a longer road trip
Rouge National Park363 mi (585 km)9 hr 3 minWorth a longer road trip
Point Pelee National Park403 mi (649 km)10 hrWorth a longer road trip
Georgian Bay Islands National Park436 mi (701 km)10 hr 46 minWorth a longer road trip
Congaree National Park485 mi (781 km)11 hr 56 minWorth a longer road trip
Bruce Peninsula National Park505 mi (813 km)12 hr 25 minWorth a longer road trip
Acadia National Park509 mi (819 km)12 hr 30 minWorth a longer road trip

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Common questions

Does Delaware have a national park?

No. The nearest national parks are Shenandoah National Park, New River Gorge National Park, and Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

What is the closest national park to Delaware?

Shenandoah National Park, roughly 161 mi (259 km) out and about 4 hr 16 min of driving from the centre of Delaware.