National parks near Cape May County, New Jersey
The closest national park to Cape May County, New Jersey is Shenandoah National Park — about 194 mi (313 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 3 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
Thousand Islands National Park
Cuyahoga Valley 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 Cape May County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 194 mi (313 km) | 5 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 346 mi (556 km) | 8 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 369 mi (594 km) | 9 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 386 mi (621 km) | 9 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 406 mi (653 km) | 10 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 451 mi (727 km) | 11 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 478 mi (769 km) | 11 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 494 mi (795 km) | 12 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 498 mi (802 km) | 12 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 536 mi (863 km) | 13 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Cape May County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Cape May County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 194 mi (313 km) away and roughly 5 hr 3 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Cape May County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.