National Parks Near Akron, Ohio

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 177 national parks near Akron. The closest park is just 12.7 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

177
Parks Within Range
4
Within 100 Miles
12.7
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Akron

⭐ Closest
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
12.7 mi (~15 min)

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Peninsula, Ohio
National Park
First Ladies National Historic Site
21 mi (~25 min)

First Ladies National Historic Site

Canton, Ohio
National Historic Site
James A Garfield National Historic Site
41.2 mi (~49 min)

James A Garfield National Historic Site

Mentor, Ohio
National Historic Site
Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial
77.9 mi (~1 hr 33 min)

Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial

Put-in-Bay, Ohio
Memorial

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Akron

River Raisin National Battlefield Park
112 mi (~2 hr 14 min)

River Raisin National Battlefield Park

Monroe, Michigan
National Battlefield Park
Friendship Hill National Historic Site
123.2 mi (~2 hr 28 min)

Friendship Hill National Historic Site

Point Marion, Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
134 mi (~2 hr 41 min)

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Farmington, Pennsylvania
National Battlefield
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
147.2 mi (~2 hr 57 min)

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

Chillicothe, Ohio
National Historical Park
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
152.5 mi (~3 hr 3 min)

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

South Fork, Pennsylvania
National Memorial
Flight 93 National Memorial
154.7 mi (~3 hr 6 min)

Flight 93 National Memorial

Stoystown, Pennsylvania
National Memorial
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
156.9 mi (~3 hr 8 min)

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Wilberforce, Ohio
National Monument
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
160.6 mi (~3 hr 13 min)

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site

Gallitzin, Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
162.6 mi (~3 hr 15 min)

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton, Ohio
National Historical Park
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
185.2 mi (~3 hr 42 min)

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Buffalo, New York
National Historic Site

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Akron

Gauley River National Recreation Area
200.6 mi (~4 hr 1 min)

Gauley River National Recreation Area

West Virginia
National Recreation Area
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
208.1 mi (~4 hr 10 min)

William Howard Taft National Historic Site

Ohio
National Historic Site
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
222.2 mi (~4 hr 27 min)

Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park

Virginia
National Historical Park
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
223.7 mi (~4 hr 28 min)

New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

West Virginia
National Park & Preserve
Antietam National Battlefield
228.4 mi (~4 hr 34 min)

Antietam National Battlefield

Maryland
National Battlefield
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
233.6 mi (~4 hr 40 min)

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

West Virginia
National Historical Park
Catoctin Mountain Park
235.2 mi (~4 hr 42 min)

Catoctin Mountain Park

Maryland
Park
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
235.3 mi (~4 hr 42 min)

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Pennsylvania
National Monument
Eisenhower National Historic Site
240.7 mi (~4 hr 49 min)

Eisenhower National Historic Site

Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Shenandoah National Park
241.3 mi (~4 hr 50 min)

Shenandoah National Park

Virginia
National Park
Gettysburg National Military Park
241.7 mi (~4 hr 50 min)

Gettysburg National Military Park

Pennsylvania
National Military Park
Bluestone National Scenic River
244.6 mi (~4 hr 54 min)

Bluestone National Scenic River

West Virginia
National Scenic River

Planning Your Visit from Akron

Akron is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 4 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Cuyahoga Valley National Park is your closest option at just 12.7 miles—approximately 15 min by car.

Best practices: Check individual park pages for current conditions, entrance fees, and reservation requirements. Many parks offer America the Beautiful passes for frequent visitors. Remember to practice Leave No Trace principles and respect all park regulations during your visit.

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