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.
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 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.