National parks near Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
The closest national park to Dauphin County, Pennsylvania is Shenandoah National Park — about 147 mi (236 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 56 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Dauphin County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 147 mi (236 km) | 3 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 257 mi (413 km) | 6 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 275 mi (443 km) | 6 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 280 mi (451 km) | 7 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 284 mi (457 km) | 7 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 319 mi (513 km) | 8 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 353 mi (568 km) | 8 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 419 mi (675 km) | 10 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 489 mi (787 km) | 12 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 489 mi (787 km) | 12 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Dauphin County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Dauphin County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 147 mi (236 km) away and roughly 3 hr 56 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Dauphin County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.