National parks near Chautauqua County, New York
The closest national park to Chautauqua County, New York is Rouge National Park — about 116 mi (187 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 12 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Chautauqua County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rouge National Park | 116 mi (187 km) | 3 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 135 mi (217 km) | 3 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 166 mi (267 km) | 4 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 184 mi (296 km) | 4 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 223 mi (359 km) | 5 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 236 mi (380 km) | 6 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 262 mi (421 km) | 6 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 303 mi (488 km) | 7 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 402 mi (647 km) | 9 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 443 mi (713 km) | 10 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Chautauqua County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Chautauqua County?
Rouge National Park, about 116 mi (187 km) away and roughly 3 hr 12 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Chautauqua County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.