National parks near Orange County, New York
The closest national park to Orange County, New York is Thousand Islands National Park — about 221 mi (355 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 41 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Orange County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thousand Islands National Park | 221 mi (355 km) | 5 hr 41 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 296 mi (477 km) | 7 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 308 mi (496 km) | 7 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 365 mi (587 km) | 9 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 372 mi (599 km) | 9 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 377 mi (606 km) | 9 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 381 mi (613 km) | 9 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 430 mi (692 km) | 10 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 432 mi (695 km) | 10 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 456 mi (734 km) | 11 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Orange County
- Kiryas Joel
- Newburgh
- Middletown
- Woodbury
- Scotchtown
- New Windsor
- Monroe
- Port Jervis
- Orange Lake
- Mechanicstown
- Walden
- Warwick
- West Point
- Washingtonville
- Goshen
- Firthcliffe
- Montgomery
- Gardnertown
- Highland Mills
- Chester
- Highland Falls
- Eden
- Vails Gate
- Maybrook
- South Blooming Grove
- Balmville
- Greenwood Lake
- Cornwall
- Florida
- Walton Park
- Harriman
- Beaver Dam Lake
- Beaverdam Lake-Salisbury Mills
- Sparrow Bush
- Central Valley
- Pine Bush
- Washington Heights
- Mountain Lodge Park
- Fort Montgomery
- Otisville
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Orange County?
Thousand Islands National Park, about 221 mi (355 km) away and roughly 5 hr 41 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Orange County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.