National parks near Lake County, Ohio
The closest national park to Lake County, Ohio is Cuyahoga Valley National Park — about 31.4 mi (50.6 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 6 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Cuyahoga Valley and Point Pelee.
National parks near Lake County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 31.4 mi (50.6 km) | 1 hr 6 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 63.6 mi (102 km) | 1 hr 57 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Rouge National Park | 190 mi (305 km) | 4 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 234 mi (377 km) | 5 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 246 mi (396 km) | 6 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 249 mi (401 km) | 6 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 269 mi (432 km) | 6 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 296 mi (477 km) | 7 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 330 mi (531 km) | 8 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 400 mi (644 km) | 9 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lake County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lake County?
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, about 31.4 mi (50.6 km) away and roughly 1 hr 6 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lake County in a day?
Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Point Pelee National Park — all within about three hours' drive.