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.
Thousand Islands National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Rouge National Park
Acadia National Park
Georgian Bay Islands National Park
La Mauricie National Park
Best time to visit Thousand Islands National Park. Getting to Thousand Islands National Park.
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
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.