National parks near Brown County, Ohio
The closest national park to Brown County, Ohio is New River Gorge National Park — about 161 mi (259 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 16 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Brown County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 161 mi (259 km) | 4 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 168 mi (270 km) | 4 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 205 mi (330 km) | 5 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 226 mi (363 km) | 5 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 226 mi (364 km) | 5 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 255 mi (411 km) | 6 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 299 mi (481 km) | 7 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 340 mi (547 km) | 8 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 392 mi (630 km) | 9 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 424 mi (683 km) | 10 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Brown County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Brown County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 161 mi (259 km) away and roughly 4 hr 16 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Brown County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.