National parks near Centre County, Pennsylvania
Centre County is one town for park planning. See national parks near State College — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Centre County, Pennsylvania is Shenandoah National Park — about 160 mi (258 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 14 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Centre County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 160 mi (258 km) | 4 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 194 mi (313 km) | 5 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Rouge National Park | 226 mi (364 km) | 5 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 254 mi (409 km) | 6 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 256 mi (412 km) | 6 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 263 mi (423 km) | 6 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 299 mi (481 km) | 7 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 359 mi (578 km) | 8 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 474 mi (763 km) | 11 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 480 mi (772 km) | 11 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Centre County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Centre County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 160 mi (258 km) away and roughly 4 hr 14 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Centre County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.