National parks near Hamilton County, Ohio
The closest national park to Hamilton County, Ohio is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 162 mi (261 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 17 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Hamilton County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 162 mi (261 km) | 4 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 200 mi (322 km) | 5 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 211 mi (340 km) | 5 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 218 mi (351 km) | 5 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 220 mi (353 km) | 5 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 252 mi (405 km) | 6 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 308 mi (495 km) | 7 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 334 mi (538 km) | 8 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 426 mi (686 km) | 10 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 427 mi (687 km) | 10 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Hamilton County
- Cincinnati
- Norwood
- White Oak
- Forest Park
- Bridgetown
- Sharonville
- Finneytown
- Loveland
- Blue Ash
- Monfort Heights
- Mack
- Springdale
- Northbrook
- Forestville
- Montgomery
- Dent
- Reading
- Harrison
- North College Hill
- Madeira
- Wyoming
- Cheviot
- Northgate
- Dry Run
- Kenwood
- Groesbeck
- Covedale
- Walnut Hills
- Mount Healthy
- The Village of Indian Hill
- Deer Park
- Delhi Hills
- Turpin Hills
- New Burlington
- Pleasant Run
- Silverton
- Miami Heights
- Pleasant Run Farm
- Cherry Grove
- Saint Bernard
- Salem Heights
- Fruit Hill
- Sherwood
- Greenhills
- Amberley
- Golf Manor
- Dillonvale
- Lockland
- Mariemont
- Cleves
- Lincoln Heights
- Woodlawn
- Mount Healthy Heights
- Sixteen Mile Stand
- Dry Ridge
- Evendale
- Newtown
- Terrace Park
- Rossmoyne
- Elmwood Place
- Glendale
- Dunlap
- Skyline Acres
- Fairfax
- Highpoint
- Grandview
- Miamitown
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Hamilton County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 162 mi (261 km) away and roughly 4 hr 17 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Hamilton County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.