National Parks Near Cleveland, Ohio

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 174 national parks near Cleveland. The closest park is just 17.7 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

174
Parks Within Range
5
Within 100 Miles
17.7
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Cleveland

⭐ Closest
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
17.7 mi (~21 min)

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Peninsula, Ohio
National Park
James A Garfield National Historic Site
21.1 mi (~25 min)

James A Garfield National Historic Site

Mentor, Ohio
National Historic Site
First Ladies National Historic Site
51.3 mi (~1 hr 2 min)

First Ladies National Historic Site

Canton, Ohio
National Historic Site
Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial
58.7 mi (~1 hr 10 min)

Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial

Put-in-Bay, Ohio
Memorial
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
91.3 mi (~1 hr 50 min)

River Raisin National Battlefield Park

Monroe, Michigan
National Battlefield Park

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Cleveland

Friendship Hill National Historic Site
151 mi (~3 hr 1 min)

Friendship Hill National Historic Site

Point Marion, Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
160.4 mi (~3 hr 12 min)

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Farmington, Pennsylvania
National Battlefield
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
167.6 mi (~3 hr 21 min)

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

Chillicothe, Ohio
National Historical Park
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
169.2 mi (~3 hr 23 min)

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Wilberforce, Ohio
National Monument
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
172 mi (~3 hr 26 min)

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

South Fork, Pennsylvania
National Memorial
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
173 mi (~3 hr 28 min)

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton, Ohio
National Historical Park
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
173.9 mi (~3 hr 29 min)

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Buffalo, New York
National Historic Site
Flight 93 National Memorial
177 mi (~3 hr 32 min)

Flight 93 National Memorial

Stoystown, Pennsylvania
National Memorial
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
178.8 mi (~3 hr 35 min)

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site

Gallitzin, Pennsylvania
National Historic Site

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Cleveland

William Howard Taft National Historic Site
221.3 mi (~4 hr 26 min)

William Howard Taft National Historic Site

Ohio
National Historic Site
Gauley River National Recreation Area
230.5 mi (~4 hr 37 min)

Gauley River National Recreation Area

West Virginia
National Recreation Area
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
248 mi (~4 hr 58 min)

Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park

Virginia
National Historical Park
Antietam National Battlefield
250.8 mi (~5 hr 1 min)

Antietam National Battlefield

Maryland
National Battlefield
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
252.2 mi (~5 hr 3 min)

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Pennsylvania
National Monument
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
253.6 mi (~5 hr 4 min)

New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

West Virginia
National Park & Preserve
Catoctin Mountain Park
256.1 mi (~5 hr 7 min)

Catoctin Mountain Park

Maryland
Park
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
256.8 mi (~5 hr 8 min)

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

West Virginia
National Historical Park
Eisenhower National Historic Site
260.3 mi (~5 hr 12 min)

Eisenhower National Historic Site

Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Gettysburg National Military Park
261.2 mi (~5 hr 13 min)

Gettysburg National Military Park

Pennsylvania
National Military Park
Women’s Rights National Historical Park
267.9 mi (~5 hr 21 min)

Women’s Rights National Historical Park

New York
National Historical Park
Shenandoah National Park
268.9 mi (~5 hr 23 min)

Shenandoah National Park

Virginia
National Park

Planning Your Visit from Cleveland

Cleveland 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. Cuyahoga Valley National Park is your closest option at just 17.7 miles—approximately 21 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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