National parks near Ontario County, New York
The closest national park to Ontario County, New York is Thousand Islands National Park — about 118 mi (189 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 14 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Ontario County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thousand Islands National Park | 118 mi (189 km) | 3 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Rouge National Park | 126 mi (203 km) | 3 hr 26 min | Best as a weekend |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 192 mi (310 km) | 5 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 252 mi (406 km) | 6 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 274 mi (441 km) | 6 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 280 mi (451 km) | 7 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 308 mi (495 km) | 7 hr 44 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 | 391 mi (630 km) | 9 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 459 mi (739 km) | 11 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Ontario County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Ontario County?
Thousand Islands National Park, about 118 mi (189 km) away and roughly 3 hr 14 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Ontario County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.