National Parks Near Columbus, Ohio

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 182 national parks near Columbus. The closest park is just 44.8 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

182
Parks Within Range
4
Within 100 Miles
44.8
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Columbus

⭐ Closest
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
44.8 mi (~54 min)

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

Chillicothe, Ohio
National Historical Park
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
50.6 mi (~1 hr 1 min)

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Wilberforce, Ohio
National Monument
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
59.8 mi (~1 hr 12 min)

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton, Ohio
National Historical Park
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
99.2 mi (~1 hr 59 min)

William Howard Taft National Historic Site

Cincinnati, Ohio
National Historic Site

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Columbus

First Ladies National Historic Site
103.1 mi (~2 hr 4 min)

First Ladies National Historic Site

Canton, Ohio
National Historic Site
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
116.9 mi (~2 hr 20 min)

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Peninsula, Ohio
National Park
Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial
117.4 mi (~2 hr 21 min)

Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial

Put-in-Bay, Ohio
Memorial
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
136.3 mi (~2 hr 44 min)

River Raisin National Battlefield Park

Monroe, Michigan
National Battlefield Park
James A Garfield National Historic Site
145.9 mi (~2 hr 55 min)

James A Garfield National Historic Site

Mentor, Ohio
National Historic Site
Gauley River National Recreation Area
161.7 mi (~3 hr 14 min)

Gauley River National Recreation Area

Glen Jean, West Virginia
National Recreation Area
Friendship Hill National Historic Site
163.5 mi (~3 hr 16 min)

Friendship Hill National Historic Site

Point Marion, Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Camp Nelson National Monument
172.5 mi (~3 hr 27 min)

Camp Nelson National Monument

Nicholasville, Kentucky
National Monument
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
180.1 mi (~3 hr 36 min)

New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

Glen Jean, West Virginia
National Park & Preserve
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
181 mi (~3 hr 37 min)

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Farmington, Pennsylvania
National Battlefield
Bluestone National Scenic River
197.9 mi (~3 hr 57 min)

Bluestone National Scenic River

Pipestem, West Virginia
National Scenic River

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Columbus

Flight 93 National Memorial
217.3 mi (~4 hr 21 min)

Flight 93 National Memorial

Pennsylvania
National Memorial
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
218.4 mi (~4 hr 22 min)

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

Kentucky
National Historical Park
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
220.8 mi (~4 hr 25 min)

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

Kentucky
National Monument
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
224.7 mi (~4 hr 30 min)

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Pennsylvania
National Memorial
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
232.9 mi (~4 hr 39 min)

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Kentucky
National Historical Park
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
235.7 mi (~4 hr 43 min)

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site

Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Indiana Dunes National Park
243.6 mi (~4 hr 52 min)

Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana
National Park
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
249.5 mi (~4 hr 59 min)

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Indiana
National Memorial
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
253.4 mi (~5 hr 4 min)

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

Kentucky
National River & Recreation Area
Mammoth Cave National Park
255.1 mi (~5 hr 6 min)

Mammoth Cave National Park

Kentucky
National Park
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
258.1 mi (~5 hr 10 min)

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

Indiana
National Historical Park
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
258.7 mi (~5 hr 10 min)

Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park

Virginia
National Historical Park

Planning Your Visit from Columbus

Columbus is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 4 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Hopewell Culture National Historical Park is your closest option at just 44.8 miles—approximately 54 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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