National parks near Nassau County, New York
The closest national park to Nassau County, New York is Thousand Islands National Park — about 278 mi (447 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 2 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
Shenandoah National Park
Rouge National Park
Acadia National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
La Mauricie National Park
Best time to visit Thousand Islands National Park. Getting to Thousand Islands National Park.
National parks near Nassau County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thousand Islands National Park | 278 mi (447 km) | 7 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 294 mi (474 km) | 7 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 363 mi (584 km) | 9 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 372 mi (598 km) | 9 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 416 mi (670 km) | 10 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 421 mi (678 km) | 10 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 428 mi (689 km) | 10 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 439 mi (707 km) | 10 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 470 mi (757 km) | 11 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 496 mi (799 km) | 12 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Nassau County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Nassau County?
Thousand Islands National Park, about 278 mi (447 km) away and roughly 7 hr 2 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Nassau County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.