National parks near Sussex County, New Jersey
The closest national park to Sussex County, New Jersey is Thousand Islands National Park — about 239 mi (385 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 6 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Thousand Islands National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Rouge National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Georgian Bay Islands National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Best time to visit Thousand Islands National Park. Getting to Thousand Islands National Park.
National parks near Sussex County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thousand Islands National Park | 239 mi (385 km) | 6 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 262 mi (421 km) | 6 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 308 mi (496 km) | 7 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 360 mi (579 km) | 8 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 375 mi (604 km) | 9 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 399 mi (642 km) | 9 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 399 mi (642 km) | 9 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 407 mi (656 km) | 10 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 413 mi (664 km) | 10 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 456 mi (734 km) | 11 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Sussex County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Sussex County?
Thousand Islands National Park, about 239 mi (385 km) away and roughly 6 hr 6 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Sussex County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.