National parks near Knox County, Ohio
Knox County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Mount Vernon — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Knox County, Ohio is Cuyahoga Valley National Park — about 74.7 mi (120 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 13 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Cuyahoga Valley.
National parks near Knox County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 74.7 mi (120 km) | 2 hr 13 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 108 mi (174 km) | 3 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 177 mi (285 km) | 4 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 254 mi (409 km) | 6 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 256 mi (412 km) | 6 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 294 mi (474 km) | 7 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 296 mi (477 km) | 7 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 336 mi (541 km) | 8 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 336 mi (541 km) | 8 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 336 mi (542 km) | 8 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Knox County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Knox County?
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, about 74.7 mi (120 km) away and roughly 2 hr 13 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Knox County in a day?
Cuyahoga Valley National Park — all within about three hours' drive.