National parks near Ross County, Ohio
Ross County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Chillicothe — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Ross County, Ohio is New River Gorge National Park — about 135 mi (218 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 39 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Ross County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 135 mi (218 km) | 3 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 152 mi (244 km) | 4 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 183 mi (295 km) | 4 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 225 mi (362 km) | 5 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 256 mi (411 km) | 6 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 260 mi (418 km) | 6 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 268 mi (431 km) | 6 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 372 mi (598 km) | 9 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 389 mi (626 km) | 9 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 403 mi (649 km) | 10 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Ross County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Ross County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 135 mi (218 km) away and roughly 3 hr 39 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Ross County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.