National parks near Chester County, Pennsylvania
The closest national park to Chester County, Pennsylvania is Shenandoah National Park — about 175 mi (282 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 36 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Chester County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 175 mi (282 km) | 4 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 301 mi (485 km) | 7 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 319 mi (514 km) | 8 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 320 mi (515 km) | 8 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 328 mi (527 km) | 8 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 382 mi (615 km) | 9 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 400 mi (643 km) | 9 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 471 mi (759 km) | 11 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 486 mi (782 km) | 11 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 489 mi (788 km) | 12 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Chester County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Chester County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 175 mi (282 km) away and roughly 4 hr 36 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Chester County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.