National parks near Butler County, Ohio
The closest national park to Butler County, Ohio is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 177 mi (285 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 38 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Mammoth Cave National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Point Pelee National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Best time to visit Mammoth Cave National Park. Getting to Mammoth Cave National Park. Camping at Mammoth Cave National Park. Timed entry and tours at Mammoth Cave National Park.
National parks near Butler County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 177 mi (285 km) | 4 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 200 mi (322 km) | 5 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 204 mi (328 km) | 5 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 204 mi (329 km) | 5 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 208 mi (334 km) | 5 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 269 mi (433 km) | 6 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 309 mi (497 km) | 7 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 337 mi (542 km) | 8 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 413 mi (665 km) | 10 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 427 mi (687 km) | 10 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Butler County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Butler County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 177 mi (285 km) away and roughly 4 hr 38 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Butler County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.