National parks near Caroline County, Maryland
The closest national park to Caroline County, Maryland is Shenandoah National Park — about 138 mi (223 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 44 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Shenandoah National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Thousand Islands National Park
Rouge National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Best time to visit Shenandoah National Park. Getting to Shenandoah National Park. Camping at Shenandoah National Park. Permits for Shenandoah National Park. Timed entry and tours at Shenandoah National Park.
National parks near Caroline County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 138 mi (223 km) | 3 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 290 mi (466 km) | 7 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 345 mi (555 km) | 8 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 379 mi (610 km) | 9 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 392 mi (631 km) | 9 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 413 mi (664 km) | 10 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 447 mi (719 km) | 11 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 465 mi (748 km) | 11 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 481 mi (774 km) | 11 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 531 mi (854 km) | 13 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Caroline County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Caroline County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 138 mi (223 km) away and roughly 3 hr 44 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Caroline County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.