National parks near District of Columbia
There is no national park inside District of Columbia, but 10 sit within reach. The closest is Shenandoah National Park, about 2 hr 15 min from the middle of the state.
Closest national parks
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 76 mi (122 km) | 2 hr 15 min | Doable as a day trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 227 mi (365 km) | 5 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 288 mi (464 km) | 7 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 358 mi (576 km) | 8 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 365 mi (588 km) | 9 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 380 mi (612 km) | 9 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 411 mi (662 km) | 10 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 425 mi (684 km) | 10 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 438 mi (705 km) | 10 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 496 mi (799 km) | 12 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
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Common questions
Does District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia?
Shenandoah National Park, roughly 76 mi (122 km) out and about 2 hr 15 min of driving from the centre of District of Columbia.