National parks near Baltimore County, Maryland
Baltimore County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Reisterstown — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Baltimore County, Maryland is Shenandoah National Park — about 109 mi (176 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 2 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Baltimore County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 109 mi (176 km) | 3 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 256 mi (412 km) | 6 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 290 mi (467 km) | 7 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 343 mi (552 km) | 8 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 347 mi (558 km) | 8 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 358 mi (576 km) | 8 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 416 mi (670 km) | 10 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 449 mi (723 km) | 11 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 460 mi (740 km) | 11 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 479 mi (771 km) | 11 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Baltimore County
- Dundalk
- Towson
- Catonsville
- Essex
- Woodlawn
- Randallstown
- Pikesville
- Parkville
- Owings Mills
- Carney
- Milford Mill
- Perry Hall
- Reisterstown
- Lochearn
- Middle River
- Hunt Valley
- Cockeysville
- Arbutus
- Rosedale
- Lutherville-Timonium
- Rossville
- Overlea
- Mays Chapel
- Timonium
- White Marsh
- Garrison
- Edgemere
- Lansdowne
- Baltimore Highlands
- Bowleys Quarters
- Lutherville
- Hampton
- Kingsville
- Charlestown
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Baltimore County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 109 mi (176 km) away and roughly 3 hr 2 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Baltimore County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.