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.
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.