National parks near Adams County, Ohio
The closest national park to Adams County, Ohio is New River Gorge National Park — about 143 mi (230 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 50 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
New River Gorge National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Best time to visit New River Gorge National Park. Getting to New River Gorge National Park. Camping at New River Gorge National Park. Timed entry and tours at New River Gorge National Park.
National parks near Adams County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 143 mi (230 km) | 3 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 179 mi (288 km) | 4 hr 41 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 198 mi (318 km) | 5 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 222 mi (357 km) | 5 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 224 mi (361 km) | 5 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 270 mi (434 km) | 6 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 281 mi (452 km) | 7 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 358 mi (576 km) | 8 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 381 mi (613 km) | 9 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 418 mi (672 km) | 10 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Adams County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Adams County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 143 mi (230 km) away and roughly 3 hr 50 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Adams County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.