National parks near Morris County, New Jersey
The closest national park to Morris County, New Jersey is Thousand Islands National Park — about 252 mi (406 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 25 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Morris County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thousand Islands National Park | 252 mi (406 km) | 6 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 261 mi (421 km) | 6 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 322 mi (518 km) | 8 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 369 mi (594 km) | 9 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 389 mi (626 km) | 9 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 399 mi (643 km) | 9 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 401 mi (646 km) | 9 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 417 mi (671 km) | 10 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 424 mi (682 km) | 10 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 470 mi (756 km) | 11 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Morris County
- Parsippany
- Randolph
- Morristown
- Dover
- Denville
- Madison
- Hanover
- East Hanover
- Florham Park
- Lincoln Park
- Kinnelon
- Lake Hiawatha
- Succasunna
- Lake Hopatcong
- Chatham
- Budd Lake
- White Meadow Lake
- Whippany
- Boonton
- Butler
- Wharton
- Rockaway
- Landing
- Morris Plains
- Mount Arlington
- Mendham
- Mountain Lakes
- Riverdale
- Cedar Knolls
- Netcong
- Kenvil
- Long Valley
- Chester
- Victory Gardens
- Lake Telemark
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Morris County?
Thousand Islands National Park, about 252 mi (406 km) away and roughly 6 hr 25 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Morris County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.