National parks near Lorain County, Ohio
The closest national park to Lorain County, Ohio is Cuyahoga Valley National Park — about 32.2 mi (51.7 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 7 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Point Pelee National Park.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Rouge National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Bruce Peninsula National Park
Best time to visit Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Getting to Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Camping at Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
National parks near Lorain County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 32.2 mi (51.7 km) | 1 hr 7 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 43.6 mi (70.1 km) | 1 hr 27 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Rouge National Park | 228 mi (367 km) | 5 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 238 mi (382 km) | 6 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 257 mi (414 km) | 6 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 265 mi (426 km) | 6 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 265 mi (427 km) | 6 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 282 mi (454 km) | 7 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 361 mi (581 km) | 8 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 373 mi (600 km) | 9 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lorain County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lorain County?
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, about 32.2 mi (51.7 km) away and roughly 1 hr 7 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lorain County in a day?
Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Point Pelee National Park — all within about three hours' drive.