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