National parks near Erie County, New York
The closest national park to Erie County, New York is Rouge National Park — about 73.9 mi (119 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 12 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Rouge National Park.
Rouge National Park
Georgian Bay Islands National Park
Thousand Islands National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Bruce Peninsula National Park
Best time to visit Rouge National Park. Getting to Rouge National Park.
National parks near Erie County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rouge National Park | 73.9 mi (119 km) | 2 hr 12 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 146 mi (235 km) | 3 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 175 mi (281 km) | 4 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 181 mi (292 km) | 4 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 199 mi (321 km) | 5 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 213 mi (342 km) | 5 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 303 mi (488 km) | 7 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 354 mi (570 km) | 8 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 393 mi (632 km) | 9 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 432 mi (695 km) | 10 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Erie County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Erie County?
Rouge National Park, about 73.9 mi (119 km) away and roughly 2 hr 12 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Erie County in a day?
Rouge National Park — all within about three hours' drive.