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.

169
Parks Within Range
32
Within 100 Miles
30.3
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Allentown

⭐ Closest
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
30.3 mi (~36 min)

Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
National Wild and Scenic River
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
31.4 mi (~38 min)

Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site

Elverson, Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Valley Forge National Historical Park
35.2 mi (~42 min)

Valley Forge National Historical Park

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
National Historical Park
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
45.7 mi (~55 min)

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Bushkill, New Jersey
National Recreation Area
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
48.1 mi (~58 min)

Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
48.7 mi (~58 min)

Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail

King of Prussia, Massachusetts
National Historic Trail
Independence National Historical Park
49.1 mi (~59 min)

Independence National Historical Park

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
National Historical Park
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
49.4 mi (~59 min)

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
National Memorial
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
50 mi (~1 hr 0 min)

Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Morristown National Historical Park
51.2 mi (~1 hr 1 min)

Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown, New Jersey
National Historical Park
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
51.4 mi (~1 hr 2 min)

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Harpers Ferry, Connecticut
National Scenic Trail
First State National Historical Park
53.9 mi (~1 hr 5 min)

First State National Historical Park

New Castle, Delaware
National Historical Park

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Allentown

Great Egg Harbor River
100.5 mi (~2 hr 1 min)

Great Egg Harbor River

Estell Manor, New Jersey
Hampton National Historic Site
100.7 mi (~2 hr 1 min)

Hampton National Historic Site

Towson, Maryland
National Historic Site
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
106.1 mi (~2 hr 7 min)

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Oyster Bay, New York
National Historic Site
Gettysburg National Military Park
107 mi (~2 hr 8 min)

Gettysburg National Military Park

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
National Military Park
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
108.7 mi (~2 hr 10 min)

Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail

Baltimore, Maryland
National Historic Trail
Eisenhower National Historic Site
109.2 mi (~2 hr 11 min)

Eisenhower National Historic Site

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
109.4 mi (~2 hr 11 min)

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

Baltimore, Maryland
National Monument and Historic Shrine
Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
114.1 mi (~2 hr 17 min)

Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site

Hyde Park, New York
National Historic Site
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
114.9 mi (~2 hr 18 min)

Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site

Hyde Park, New York
National Historic Site
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
115 mi (~2 hr 18 min)

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site

Hyde Park, New York
National Historic Site
Weir Farm National Historical Park
115.4 mi (~2 hr 18 min)

Weir Farm National Historical Park

Wilton, Connecticut
National Historical Park
Catoctin Mountain Park
123.5 mi (~2 hr 28 min)

Catoctin Mountain Park

Thurmont, Maryland
Park

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Allentown

Shenandoah National Park
215.8 mi (~4 hr 19 min)

Shenandoah National Park

Virginia
National Park
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
223.2 mi (~4 hr 28 min)

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Pennsylvania
National Battlefield
Touro Synagogue National Historic Site
226 mi (~4 hr 31 min)

Touro Synagogue National Historic Site

Rhode Island
National Historic Site
Roger Williams National Memorial
228.2 mi (~4 hr 34 min)

Roger Williams National Memorial

Rhode Island
National Memorial
Green Springs
228.9 mi (~4 hr 35 min)

Green Springs

Virginia
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
230.7 mi (~4 hr 37 min)

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Rhode Island
National Historical Park
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
235.5 mi (~4 hr 43 min)

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

New York
National Historic Site
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
235.8 mi (~4 hr 43 min)

Maggie L Walker National Historic Site

Virginia
National Historic Site
Richmond National Battlefield Park
236.3 mi (~4 hr 44 min)

Richmond National Battlefield Park

Virginia
National Battlefield Park
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
240.4 mi (~4 hr 48 min)

Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Virginia
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Friendship Hill National Historic Site
241 mi (~4 hr 49 min)

Friendship Hill National Historic Site

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

Colonial National Historical Park

Virginia
National Historical Park

Planning 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.

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