National parks near Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
The closest national park to Jefferson County, Pennsylvania is Cuyahoga Valley National Park — about 136 mi (219 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 40 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Jefferson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 136 mi (219 km) | 3 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 178 mi (287 km) | 4 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 195 mi (314 km) | 5 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Rouge National Park | 198 mi (319 km) | 5 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 236 mi (380 km) | 6 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 268 mi (431 km) | 6 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 273 mi (439 km) | 6 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 318 mi (511 km) | 7 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 424 mi (683 km) | 10 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 452 mi (727 km) | 11 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Jefferson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Jefferson County?
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, about 136 mi (219 km) away and roughly 3 hr 40 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Jefferson County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.