National parks near Washington County, Ohio
The closest national park to Washington County, Ohio is New River Gorge National Park — about 93.9 mi (151 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 40 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: New River Gorge National Park.
New River Gorge National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Best time to visit New River Gorge National Park. Getting to New River Gorge National Park. Camping at New River Gorge National Park. Timed entry and tours at New River Gorge National Park.
National parks near Washington County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 93.9 mi (151 km) | 2 hr 40 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 127 mi (205 km) | 3 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 178 mi (286 km) | 4 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 186 mi (300 km) | 4 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 285 mi (459 km) | 7 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 294 mi (473 km) | 7 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 334 mi (537 km) | 8 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 334 mi (537 km) | 8 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 388 mi (624 km) | 9 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 390 mi (627 km) | 9 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Washington County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Washington County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 93.9 mi (151 km) away and roughly 2 hr 40 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Washington County in a day?
New River Gorge National Park — all within about three hours' drive.