National parks near Clinton County, Ohio
Clinton County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Wilmington — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Clinton County, Ohio is Cuyahoga Valley National Park — about 174 mi (280 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 35 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Clinton County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 174 mi (280 km) | 4 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 175 mi (281 km) | 4 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 190 mi (305 km) | 4 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 197 mi (317 km) | 5 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 230 mi (370 km) | 5 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 263 mi (423 km) | 6 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 301 mi (484 km) | 7 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 345 mi (556 km) | 8 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 392 mi (631 km) | 9 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 417 mi (672 km) | 10 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Clinton County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Clinton County?
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, about 174 mi (280 km) away and roughly 4 hr 35 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Clinton County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.