National parks near Frederick County, Maryland
The closest national park to Frederick County, Maryland is Shenandoah National Park — about 79 mi (127 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 19 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Shenandoah.
National parks near Frederick County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 79 mi (127 km) | 2 hr 19 min | Doable as a day trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 218 mi (352 km) | 5 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 252 mi (406 km) | 6 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 321 mi (517 km) | 8 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 326 mi (525 km) | 8 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 350 mi (563 km) | 8 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 399 mi (641 km) | 9 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 427 mi (687 km) | 10 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 431 mi (694 km) | 10 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 456 mi (734 km) | 11 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Frederick County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Frederick County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 79 mi (127 km) away and roughly 2 hr 19 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Frederick County in a day?
Shenandoah National Park — all within about three hours' drive.