National parks near Ottawa County, Ohio
The closest national park to Ottawa County, Ohio is Point Pelee National Park — about 44.3 mi (71.3 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 28 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Point Pelee and Cuyahoga Valley.
National parks near Ottawa County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Pelee National Park | 44.3 mi (71.3 km) | 1 hr 28 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 84.2 mi (136 km) | 2 hr 27 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 205 mi (329 km) | 5 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Rouge National Park | 259 mi (416 km) | 6 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 262 mi (422 km) | 6 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 267 mi (430 km) | 6 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 284 mi (458 km) | 7 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 327 mi (526 km) | 8 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 339 mi (545 km) | 8 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 409 mi (658 km) | 10 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Ottawa County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Ottawa County?
Point Pelee National Park, about 44.3 mi (71.3 km) away and roughly 1 hr 28 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Ottawa County in a day?
Point Pelee National Park and Cuyahoga Valley National Park — all within about three hours' drive.