Parks Manager

National parks near Richmond County, New York

The closest national park to Richmond County, New York is Shenandoah National Park — about 265 mi (426 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 43 min of driving.

Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.

National parks near Richmond County

Parks ranked by distance from Richmond County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Shenandoah National Park265 mi (426 km)6 hr 43 minWorth a longer road trip
Thousand Islands National Park277 mi (447 km)7 hr 1 minWorth a longer road trip
Rouge National Park349 mi (562 km)8 hr 43 minWorth a longer road trip
Cuyahoga Valley National Park390 mi (627 km)9 hr 40 minWorth a longer road trip
Acadia National Park400 mi (643 km)9 hr 55 minWorth a longer road trip
New River Gorge National Park409 mi (658 km)10 hr 8 minWorth a longer road trip
Georgian Bay Islands National Park416 mi (670 km)10 hr 18 minWorth a longer road trip
La Mauricie National Park435 mi (700 km)10 hr 45 minWorth a longer road trip
Point Pelee National Park446 mi (717 km)11 hrWorth a longer road trip
Bruce Peninsula National Park497 mi (800 km)12 hr 13 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Richmond County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Richmond County?

Shenandoah National Park, about 265 mi (426 km) away and roughly 6 hr 43 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Richmond County in a day?

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.