National parks near Monmouth County, New Jersey
The closest national park to Monmouth County, New Jersey is Shenandoah National Park — about 257 mi (414 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 32 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Monmouth County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 257 mi (414 km) | 6 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 294 mi (473 km) | 7 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 362 mi (582 km) | 9 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 394 mi (633 km) | 9 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 403 mi (649 km) | 10 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 411 mi (661 km) | 10 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 430 mi (692 km) | 10 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 451 mi (726 km) | 11 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 452 mi (727 km) | 11 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 509 mi (820 km) | 12 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Monmouth County
- Middletown
- Marlboro
- Long Branch
- Tinton Falls
- Asbury Park
- West Freehold
- Eatontown
- Red Bank
- Freehold
- Robertsville
- Colts Neck
- Keansburg
- Matawan
- West Long Branch
- Strathmore
- Keyport
- Rumson
- Yorketown
- Ramtown
- Lincroft
- Fair Haven
- Little Silver
- Manasquan
- Oceanport
- Belmar
- Union Beach
- Morganville
- East Freehold
- Highlands
- Neptune City
- Brielle
- Spring Lake Heights
- Wanamassa
- Atlantic Highlands
- Bradley Beach
- Shrewsbury
- Oakhurst
- Port Monmouth
- Shrewsbury
- Fairview
- Shark River Hills
- Ocean Grove
- North Middletown
- Monmouth Beach
- Cliffwood Beach
- Spring Lake
- Leonardo
- West Belmar
- Navesink
- Englishtown
- Allentown
- Sea Girt
- Avon-by-the-Sea
- South Belmar
- Belford
- Lake Como
- Sea Bright
- Farmingdale
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Monmouth County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 257 mi (414 km) away and roughly 6 hr 32 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Monmouth County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.