National parks near Clark County, Ohio
Clark County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Springfield — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Clark County, Ohio is Cuyahoga Valley National Park — about 151 mi (242 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 1 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Clark County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 151 mi (242 km) | 4 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 157 mi (253 km) | 4 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 196 mi (315 km) | 5 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 208 mi (334 km) | 5 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 225 mi (362 km) | 5 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 298 mi (480 km) | 7 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 309 mi (497 km) | 7 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 351 mi (565 km) | 8 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 364 mi (586 km) | 9 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 384 mi (618 km) | 9 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Clark County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Clark County?
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, about 151 mi (242 km) away and roughly 4 hr 1 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Clark County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.