National parks near Oakland County, Michigan
The closest national park to Oakland County, Michigan is Point Pelee National Park — about 56.1 mi (90.4 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 47 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Point Pelee National Park.
Point Pelee National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Bruce Peninsula National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Rouge National Park
Georgian Bay Islands National Park
Best time to visit Point Pelee National Park. Getting to Point Pelee National Park.
National parks near Oakland County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Pelee National Park | 56.1 mi (90.4 km) | 1 hr 47 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 127 mi (205 km) | 3 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 202 mi (325 km) | 5 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 206 mi (331 km) | 5 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Rouge National Park | 225 mi (361 km) | 5 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 234 mi (376 km) | 5 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 331 mi (533 km) | 8 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 380 mi (611 km) | 9 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 388 mi (624 km) | 9 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 400 mi (644 km) | 9 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Oakland County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Oakland County?
Point Pelee National Park, about 56.1 mi (90.4 km) away and roughly 1 hr 47 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Oakland County in a day?
Point Pelee National Park — all within about three hours' drive.