National parks near Washington County, Maryland
The closest national park to Washington County, Maryland is Shenandoah National Park — about 83.5 mi (134 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 26 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 Washington County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 83.5 mi (134 km) | 2 hr 26 min | Doable as a day trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 211 mi (339 km) | 5 hr 26 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 230 mi (370 km) | 5 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 298 mi (480 km) | 7 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 307 mi (494 km) | 7 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 338 mi (544 km) | 8 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 379 mi (609 km) | 9 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 423 mi (681 km) | 10 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 434 mi (699 km) | 10 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 439 mi (706 km) | 10 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Washington County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Washington County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 83.5 mi (134 km) away and roughly 2 hr 26 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Washington County in a day?
Shenandoah National Park — all within about three hours' drive.