National parks near Ulster County, New York
The closest national park to Ulster County, New York is Thousand Islands National Park — about 197 mi (316 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 6 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Ulster County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thousand Islands National Park | 197 mi (316 km) | 5 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Rouge National Park | 297 mi (478 km) | 7 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 321 mi (516 km) | 8 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 344 mi (553 km) | 8 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 347 mi (558 km) | 8 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 358 mi (576 km) | 8 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 387 mi (624 km) | 9 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 433 mi (697 km) | 10 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 443 mi (713 km) | 10 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 452 mi (728 km) | 11 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Ulster County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Ulster County?
Thousand Islands National Park, about 197 mi (316 km) away and roughly 5 hr 6 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Ulster County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.