National parks near Harford County, Maryland
The closest national park to Harford County, Maryland is Shenandoah National Park — about 129 mi (207 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 30 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Harford County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 129 mi (207 km) | 3 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 276 mi (444 km) | 6 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 301 mi (485 km) | 7 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 336 mi (540 km) | 8 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 341 mi (549 km) | 8 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 368 mi (591 km) | 9 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 414 mi (667 km) | 10 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 467 mi (751 km) | 11 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 479 mi (771 km) | 11 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 480 mi (772 km) | 11 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Harford County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Harford County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 129 mi (207 km) away and roughly 3 hr 30 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Harford County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.