National parks near Anne Arundel County, Maryland
The closest national park to Anne Arundel County, Maryland is Shenandoah National Park — about 101 mi (163 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 51 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Shenandoah National Park.
Shenandoah National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Rouge National Park
Thousand Islands National Park
Point Pelee National Park
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National parks near Anne Arundel County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 101 mi (163 km) | 2 hr 51 min | Doable as a day trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 252 mi (405 km) | 6 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 301 mi (484 km) | 7 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 362 mi (582 km) | 9 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 366 mi (589 km) | 9 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 369 mi (594 km) | 9 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 433 mi (698 km) | 10 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 434 mi (699 km) | 10 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 450 mi (725 km) | 11 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 496 mi (799 km) | 12 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Anne Arundel County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Anne Arundel County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 101 mi (163 km) away and roughly 2 hr 51 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Anne Arundel County in a day?
Shenandoah National Park — all within about three hours' drive.