National parks near Highland County, Ohio
Highland County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Hillsboro — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Highland County, Ohio is New River Gorge National Park — about 157 mi (252 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 10 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Highland County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 157 mi (252 km) | 4 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 172 mi (277 km) | 4 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 194 mi (313 km) | 5 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 199 mi (321 km) | 5 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 248 mi (399 km) | 6 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 253 mi (407 km) | 6 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 284 mi (457 km) | 7 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 359 mi (578 km) | 8 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 392 mi (630 km) | 9 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 409 mi (659 km) | 10 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Highland County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Highland County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 157 mi (252 km) away and roughly 4 hr 10 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Highland County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.