National parks near Scioto County, Ohio
Scioto County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Portsmouth — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Scioto County, Ohio is New River Gorge National Park — about 112 mi (180 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 6 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Scioto County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 112 mi (180 km) | 3 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 188 mi (302 km) | 4 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 202 mi (325 km) | 5 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 219 mi (352 km) | 5 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 224 mi (361 km) | 5 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 249 mi (401 km) | 6 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 296 mi (476 km) | 7 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 364 mi (586 km) | 9 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 389 mi (626 km) | 9 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 407 mi (655 km) | 10 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Scioto County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Scioto County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 112 mi (180 km) away and roughly 3 hr 6 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Scioto County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.