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.
New River Gorge National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Great Smoky Mountains 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 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.