National parks near Albany County, New York
The closest national park to Albany County, New York is Thousand Islands National Park — about 159 mi (255 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 12 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
La Mauricie National Park
Rouge National Park
Acadia National Park
Georgian Bay Islands National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Best time to visit Thousand Islands National Park. Getting to Thousand Islands National Park.
National parks near Albany County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thousand Islands National Park | 159 mi (255 km) | 4 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| La Mauricie National Park | 287 mi (462 km) | 7 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 287 mi (463 km) | 7 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 302 mi (485 km) | 7 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 340 mi (547 km) | 8 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 374 mi (602 km) | 9 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 412 mi (662 km) | 10 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 428 mi (689 km) | 10 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 444 mi (715 km) | 10 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 449 mi (723 km) | 11 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Albany County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Albany County?
Thousand Islands National Park, about 159 mi (255 km) away and roughly 4 hr 12 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Albany County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.