National parks near Erie County, Ohio
Erie County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Sandusky — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Erie County, Ohio is Point Pelee National Park — about 38 mi (61.2 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 17 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Point Pelee and Cuyahoga Valley.
National parks near Erie County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Pelee National Park | 38 mi (61.2 km) | 1 hr 17 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 59.7 mi (96.1 km) | 1 hr 52 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 229 mi (368 km) | 5 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Rouge National Park | 246 mi (395 km) | 6 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 247 mi (398 km) | 6 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 268 mi (431 km) | 6 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 277 mi (446 km) | 7 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 304 mi (489 km) | 7 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 346 mi (556 km) | 8 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 395 mi (636 km) | 9 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Erie County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Erie County?
Point Pelee National Park, about 38 mi (61.2 km) away and roughly 1 hr 17 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Erie County in a day?
Point Pelee National Park and Cuyahoga Valley National Park — all within about three hours' drive.