National Parks Near Dayton, Ohio

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 161 national parks near Dayton. The closest park is just 5.1 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

161
Parks Within Range
4
Within 100 Miles
5.1
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Dayton

⭐ Closest
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
5.1 mi (~6 min)

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton, Ohio
National Historical Park
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
16.2 mi (~19 min)

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Wilberforce, Ohio
National Monument
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
47.3 mi (~57 min)

William Howard Taft National Historic Site

Cincinnati, Ohio
National Historic Site
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
66.7 mi (~1 hr 20 min)

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

Chillicothe, Ohio
National Historical Park

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Dayton

Camp Nelson National Monument
137.3 mi (~2 hr 45 min)

Camp Nelson National Monument

Nicholasville, Kentucky
National Monument
Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial
149.6 mi (~2 hr 60 min)

Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial

Put-in-Bay, Ohio
Memorial
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
154.8 mi (~3 hr 6 min)

River Raisin National Battlefield Park

Monroe, Michigan
National Battlefield Park
First Ladies National Historic Site
164.8 mi (~3 hr 18 min)

First Ladies National Historic Site

Canton, Ohio
National Historic Site
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
170.1 mi (~3 hr 24 min)

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

Hodgenville, Kentucky
National Historical Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
172.4 mi (~3 hr 27 min)

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Peninsula, Ohio
National Park
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
188.2 mi (~3 hr 46 min)

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

Nancy, Kentucky
National Monument
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
188.6 mi (~3 hr 46 min)

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Lincoln City, Indiana
National Memorial
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
193.9 mi (~3 hr 53 min)

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

Vincennes, Indiana
National Historical Park
James A Garfield National Historic Site
198.7 mi (~3 hr 58 min)

James A Garfield National Historic Site

Mentor, Ohio
National Historic Site
Indiana Dunes National Park
200 mi (~4 hr)

Indiana Dunes National Park

Porter, Indiana
National Park

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Dayton

Gauley River National Recreation Area
202 mi (~4 hr 2 min)

Gauley River National Recreation Area

West Virginia
National Recreation Area
Mammoth Cave National Park
205.7 mi (~4 hr 7 min)

Mammoth Cave National Park

Kentucky
National Park
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
215.8 mi (~4 hr 19 min)

New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

West Virginia
National Park & Preserve
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
218.8 mi (~4 hr 23 min)

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Kentucky
National Historical Park
Pullman National Historical Park
223.4 mi (~4 hr 28 min)

Pullman National Historical Park

Illinois
National Historical Park
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
224.3 mi (~4 hr 29 min)

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

Kentucky
National River & Recreation Area
Friendship Hill National Historic Site
226.6 mi (~4 hr 32 min)

Friendship Hill National Historic Site

Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Bluestone National Scenic River
230 mi (~4 hr 36 min)

Bluestone National Scenic River

West Virginia
National Scenic River
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
244.3 mi (~4 hr 53 min)

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Pennsylvania
National Battlefield
Obed Wild & Scenic River
253.4 mi (~5 hr 4 min)

Obed Wild & Scenic River

Tennessee
Wild & Scenic River
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
259.6 mi (~5 hr 12 min)

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site

Tennessee
National Historic Site
Flight 93 National Memorial
281.5 mi (~5 hr 38 min)

Flight 93 National Memorial

Pennsylvania
National Memorial

Planning Your Visit from Dayton

Dayton 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. Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park is your closest option at just 5.1 miles—approximately 6 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 Dayton

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