National parks near Cecil County, Maryland
Cecil County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Elkton — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Cecil County, Maryland is Shenandoah National Park — about 150 mi (242 km) away, or roughly 4 hr of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Cecil County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 150 mi (242 km) | 4 hr | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 298 mi (479 km) | 7 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 317 mi (510 km) | 7 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 328 mi (527 km) | 8 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 344 mi (554 km) | 8 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 382 mi (615 km) | 9 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 417 mi (671 km) | 10 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 484 mi (779 km) | 11 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 485 mi (781 km) | 11 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 501 mi (806 km) | 12 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Cecil County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Cecil County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 150 mi (242 km) away and roughly 4 hr of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Cecil County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.