National Parks Near Allentown, Pennsylvania
Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 169 national parks near Allentown. The closest park is just 30.3 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.
Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)
Perfect for day trips from Allentown
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
National Wild and Scenic River
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
Independence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
First State National Historical Park
National Historical ParkWeekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)
Great for weekend trips from Allentown
Great Egg Harbor River
Hampton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Gettysburg National Military Park
National Military Park
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
Eisenhower National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
National Monument and Historic Shrine
Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Weir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Catoctin Mountain Park
ParkExtended Adventures (200-300 Miles)
Perfect for long weekend adventures from Allentown
Shenandoah National Park
National Park
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Touro Synagogue National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Roger Williams National Memorial
National Memorial
Green Springs
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Richmond National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Friendship Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Colonial National Historical Park
National Historical ParkPlanning Your Visit from Allentown
Allentown is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 32 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River is your closest option at just 30.3 miles—approximately 36 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 Allentown
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