National Parks Near Cincinnati, Ohio

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 157 national parks near Cincinnati. The closest park is just 1.2 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

157
Parks Within Range
5
Within 100 Miles
1.2
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Cincinnati

⭐ Closest
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
1.2 mi (~1 min)

William Howard Taft National Historic Site

Cincinnati, Ohio
National Historic Site
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
52.2 mi (~1 hr 3 min)

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton, Ohio
National Historical Park
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
53.3 mi (~1 hr 4 min)

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Wilberforce, Ohio
National Monument
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
78 mi (~1 hr 34 min)

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

Chillicothe, Ohio
National Historical Park
Camp Nelson National Monument
90.4 mi (~1 hr 48 min)

Camp Nelson National Monument

Nicholasville, Kentucky
National Monument

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Cincinnati

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
122.3 mi (~2 hr 27 min)

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

Hodgenville, Kentucky
National Historical Park
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
141.1 mi (~2 hr 49 min)

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

Nancy, Kentucky
National Monument
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
150.4 mi (~3 hr)

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Lincoln City, Indiana
National Memorial
Mammoth Cave National Park
158.3 mi (~3 hr 10 min)

Mammoth Cave National Park

Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
National Park
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
165.2 mi (~3 hr 18 min)

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

Vincennes, Indiana
National Historical Park
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
177.7 mi (~3 hr 33 min)

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

Oneida, Kentucky
National River & Recreation Area
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
178.1 mi (~3 hr 34 min)

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Middlesboro, Kentucky
National Historical Park
Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial
197.7 mi (~3 hr 57 min)

Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial

Put-in-Bay, Ohio
Memorial
Gauley River National Recreation Area
199.2 mi (~3 hr 59 min)

Gauley River National Recreation Area

Glen Jean, West Virginia
National Recreation Area

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Cincinnati

River Raisin National Battlefield Park
203.1 mi (~4 hr 4 min)

River Raisin National Battlefield Park

Michigan
National Battlefield Park
First Ladies National Historic Site
203.2 mi (~4 hr 4 min)

First Ladies National Historic Site

Ohio
National Historic Site
Obed Wild & Scenic River
207.2 mi (~4 hr 9 min)

Obed Wild & Scenic River

Tennessee
Wild & Scenic River
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
208.2 mi (~4 hr 10 min)

New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

West Virginia
National Park & Preserve
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
215.2 mi (~4 hr 18 min)

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Ohio
National Park
Bluestone National Scenic River
218.7 mi (~4 hr 22 min)

Bluestone National Scenic River

West Virginia
National Scenic River
Indiana Dunes National Park
221.7 mi (~4 hr 26 min)

Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana
National Park
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
223.3 mi (~4 hr 28 min)

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site

Tennessee
National Historic Site
Pullman National Historical Park
242.1 mi (~4 hr 51 min)

Pullman National Historical Park

Illinois
National Historical Park
James A Garfield National Historic Site
242.9 mi (~4 hr 51 min)

James A Garfield National Historic Site

Ohio
National Historic Site
Stones River National Battlefield
246.5 mi (~4 hr 56 min)

Stones River National Battlefield

Tennessee
National Battlefield
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
248.2 mi (~4 hr 58 min)

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

North Carolina
National Park

Planning Your Visit from Cincinnati

Cincinnati is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 5 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. William Howard Taft National Historic Site is your closest option at just 1.2 miles—approximately 1 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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