National parks near Summit County, Ohio
The closest national park to Summit County, Ohio is Cuyahoga Valley National Park — about 9.7 mi (15.6 km) away, or roughly 26 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Cuyahoga Valley and Point Pelee.
National parks near Summit County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 9.7 mi (15.6 km) | 26 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Point Pelee National Park | 79.5 mi (128 km) | 2 hr 20 min | Doable as a day trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 211 mi (339 km) | 5 hr 26 min | Best as a weekend |
| Rouge National Park | 227 mi (366 km) | 5 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 244 mi (393 km) | 6 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 274 mi (441 km) | 6 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 285 mi (459 km) | 7 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 292 mi (469 km) | 7 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 360 mi (580 km) | 8 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 365 mi (588 km) | 9 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Summit County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Summit County?
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, about 9.7 mi (15.6 km) away and roughly 26 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Summit County in a day?
Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Point Pelee National Park — all within about three hours' drive.