National parks near Monroe County, New York
The closest national park to Monroe County, New York is Rouge National Park — about 96.6 mi (155 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 44 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Rouge National Park.
Rouge National Park
Thousand Islands National Park
Georgian Bay Islands National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Bruce Peninsula National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Best time to visit Rouge National Park. Getting to Rouge National Park.
National parks near Monroe County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rouge National Park | 96.6 mi (155 km) | 2 hr 44 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 118 mi (189 km) | 3 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 163 mi (263 km) | 4 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 240 mi (387 km) | 6 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 244 mi (393 km) | 6 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 262 mi (422 km) | 6 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 322 mi (518 km) | 8 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 339 mi (546 km) | 8 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 395 mi (636 km) | 9 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 477 mi (767 km) | 11 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Monroe County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Monroe County?
Rouge National Park, about 96.6 mi (155 km) away and roughly 2 hr 44 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Monroe County in a day?
Rouge National Park — all within about three hours' drive.