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.
Rouge National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Georgian Bay Islands National Park
Thousand Islands National Park
Bruce Peninsula National Park
Best time to visit Rouge National Park. Getting to Rouge National Park.
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.