National parks near Montgomery County, Ohio
The closest national park to Montgomery County, Ohio is Cuyahoga Valley National Park — about 173 mi (279 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 33 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Great Smoky Mountains 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 Montgomery County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 173 mi (279 km) | 4 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 176 mi (284 km) | 4 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 199 mi (320 km) | 5 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 205 mi (330 km) | 5 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 205 mi (330 km) | 5 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 289 mi (465 km) | 7 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 325 mi (523 km) | 8 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 329 mi (530 km) | 8 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 386 mi (620 km) | 9 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 400 mi (644 km) | 9 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Montgomery County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Montgomery County?
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, about 173 mi (279 km) away and roughly 4 hr 33 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Montgomery County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.