National parks near Montgomery County, Maryland
The closest national park to Montgomery County, Maryland is Shenandoah National Park — about 76.2 mi (123 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 15 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Shenandoah National Park.
Shenandoah National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Rouge National Park
Thousand Islands National Park
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National parks near Montgomery County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 76.2 mi (123 km) | 2 hr 15 min | Doable as a day trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 225 mi (362 km) | 5 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 277 mi (446 km) | 7 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 347 mi (558 km) | 8 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 352 mi (567 km) | 8 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 369 mi (594 km) | 9 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 419 mi (674 km) | 10 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 425 mi (684 km) | 10 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 427 mi (686 km) | 10 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 483 mi (778 km) | 11 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Montgomery County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Montgomery County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 76.2 mi (123 km) away and roughly 2 hr 15 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Montgomery County in a day?
Shenandoah National Park — all within about three hours' drive.