National parks near Putnam County, New York
The closest national park to Putnam County, New York is Thousand Islands National Park — about 233 mi (375 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 58 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Putnam County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thousand Islands National Park | 233 mi (375 km) | 5 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 318 mi (511 km) | 7 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 331 mi (533 km) | 8 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 343 mi (552 km) | 8 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 373 mi (601 km) | 9 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 393 mi (632 km) | 9 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 408 mi (657 km) | 10 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 456 mi (734 km) | 11 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 457 mi (736 km) | 11 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 475 mi (764 km) | 11 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Putnam County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Putnam County?
Thousand Islands National Park, about 233 mi (375 km) away and roughly 5 hr 58 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Putnam County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.