National parks near Mercer County, New Jersey
The closest national park to Mercer County, New Jersey is Shenandoah National Park — about 228 mi (367 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 50 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Shenandoah National Park
Thousand Islands National Park
Rouge National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Georgian Bay Islands 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 Mercer County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 228 mi (367 km) | 5 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 290 mi (467 km) | 7 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 344 mi (554 km) | 8 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 365 mi (587 km) | 9 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 373 mi (600 km) | 9 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 414 mi (666 km) | 10 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 424 mi (682 km) | 10 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 436 mi (702 km) | 10 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 461 mi (742 km) | 11 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 491 mi (790 km) | 12 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Mercer County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Mercer County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 228 mi (367 km) away and roughly 5 hr 50 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Mercer County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.