National Parks Near Alexandria, Virginia

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 183 national parks near Alexandria. The closest park is just 1.9 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

183
Parks Within Range
67
Within 100 Miles
1.9
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Alexandria

⭐ Closest
Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm
1.9 mi (~2 min)

Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm

Oxon Hill, Maryland
Fort Foote Park
2.7 mi (~3 min)

Fort Foote Park

Oxon Hill, Maryland
Park
Harmony Hall
4.7 mi (~6 min)

Harmony Hall

Fort Washington, Maryland
National Capital Parks-East
5.1 mi (~6 min)

National Capital Parks-East

Washington, District of Columbia
LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac
5.1 mi (~6 min)

LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac

Washington, District of Columbia
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
5.2 mi (~6 min)

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site

Washington, District of Columbia
National Historic Site
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
5.3 mi (~6 min)

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Washington, District of Columbia
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
5.4 mi (~6 min)

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

Washington, District of Columbia
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
5.5 mi (~7 min)

Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial

Arlington, Virginia
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
5.6 mi (~7 min)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Washington, District of Columbia
Korean War Veterans Memorial
5.7 mi (~7 min)

Korean War Veterans Memorial

Washington, District of Columbia
World War II Memorial
5.8 mi (~7 min)

World War II Memorial

Washington, District of Columbia

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Alexandria

First State National Historical Park
106.4 mi (~2 hr 8 min)

First State National Historical Park

New Castle, Delaware
National Historical Park
Assateague Island National Seashore
110.4 mi (~2 hr 12 min)

Assateague Island National Seashore

Berlin, Maryland
National Seashore
Colonial National Historical Park
111.4 mi (~2 hr 14 min)

Colonial National Historical Park

Yorktown, Virginia
National Historical Park
Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
111.6 mi (~2 hr 14 min)

Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Jamestown, Virginia
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
113.5 mi (~2 hr 16 min)

Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Yorktown, Virginia
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Petersburg National Battlefield
113.9 mi (~2 hr 17 min)

Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg, Virginia
National Battlefield
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
115.6 mi (~2 hr 19 min)

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Harpers Ferry, Connecticut
National Scenic Trail
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
118.4 mi (~2 hr 22 min)

Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site

Elverson, Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Valley Forge National Historical Park
123.7 mi (~2 hr 28 min)

Valley Forge National Historical Park

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
National Historical Park
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
128.2 mi (~2 hr 34 min)

Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
128.4 mi (~2 hr 34 min)

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
National Memorial
Independence National Historical Park
128.5 mi (~2 hr 34 min)

Independence National Historical Park

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
National Historical Park

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Alexandria

Thomas Edison National Historical Park
202.4 mi (~4 hr 3 min)

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

New Jersey
National Historical Park
National Parks of New York Harbor
204.8 mi (~4 hr 6 min)

National Parks of New York Harbor

New York
Statue Of Liberty National Monument
205.9 mi (~4 hr 7 min)

Statue Of Liberty National Monument

New York
National Monument
Gateway National Recreation Area
206.1 mi (~4 hr 7 min)

Gateway National Recreation Area

New York
National Recreation Area
Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
206.5 mi (~4 hr 8 min)

Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument

New Jersey
Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Wright Brothers National Memorial
207 mi (~4 hr 8 min)

Wright Brothers National Memorial

North Carolina
National Memorial
Governors Island National Monument
207.1 mi (~4 hr 9 min)

Governors Island National Monument

New York
National Monument
Castle Clinton National Monument
207.6 mi (~4 hr 9 min)

Castle Clinton National Monument

New York
National Monument
Federal Hall National Memorial
208.1 mi (~4 hr 10 min)

Federal Hall National Memorial

New York
National Memorial
African Burial Ground National Monument
208.6 mi (~4 hr 10 min)

African Burial Ground National Monument

New York
National Monument
Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
209.4 mi (~4 hr 11 min)

Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site

New York
National Historic Site
Stonewall National Monument
209.6 mi (~4 hr 12 min)

Stonewall National Monument

New York
National Monument

Planning Your Visit from Alexandria

Alexandria is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 67 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm is your closest option at just 1.9 miles—approximately 2 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.

Guided Tours Near Alexandria

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