National Parks Near Elizabeth, New Jersey

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 167 national parks near Elizabeth. The closest park is just 8.5 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

167
Parks Within Range
37
Within 100 Miles
8.5
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Elizabeth

⭐ Closest
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
8.5 mi (~10 min)

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

West Orange, New Jersey
National Historical Park
National Parks of New York Harbor
8.7 mi (~10 min)

National Parks of New York Harbor

New York, New York
Statue Of Liberty National Monument
8.9 mi (~11 min)

Statue Of Liberty National Monument

New York, New York
National Monument
Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
9.3 mi (~11 min)

Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument

New York, New Jersey
Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Governors Island National Monument
10.3 mi (~12 min)

Governors Island National Monument

New York, New York
National Monument
Castle Clinton National Monument
10.5 mi (~13 min)

Castle Clinton National Monument

New York, New York
National Monument
Federal Hall National Memorial
10.9 mi (~13 min)

Federal Hall National Memorial

New York, New York
National Memorial
African Burial Ground National Monument
11.4 mi (~14 min)

African Burial Ground National Monument

New York, New York
National Monument
Stonewall National Monument
12 mi (~14 min)

Stonewall National Monument

New York, New York
National Monument
Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
12.2 mi (~15 min)

Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site

New York, New York
National Historic Site
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
12.7 mi (~15 min)

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site

New York, New York
National Historic Site
General Grant National Memorial
16.6 mi (~20 min)

General Grant National Memorial

New York, New York
National Memorial

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Elizabeth

Thomas Cole National Historic Site
109.4 mi (~2 hr 11 min)

Thomas Cole National Historic Site

Catskill, New York
National Historic Site
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
118 mi (~2 hr 22 min)

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Harpers Ferry, Connecticut
National Scenic Trail
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
120.6 mi (~2 hr 25 min)

Martin Van Buren National Historic Site

Kinderhook, New York
National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
130.8 mi (~2 hr 37 min)

Springfield Armory National Historic Site

Springfield, Massachusetts
National Historic Site
Coltsville National Historical Park
135.1 mi (~2 hr 42 min)

Coltsville National Historical Park

Hartford, Connecticut
National Historical Park
New England National Scenic Trail
142.4 mi (~2 hr 51 min)

New England National Scenic Trail

Springfield, Massachusetts
National Scenic Trail
Hampton National Historic Site
152.4 mi (~3 hr 3 min)

Hampton National Historic Site

Towson, Maryland
National Historic Site
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
158.4 mi (~3 hr 10 min)

Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail

Baltimore, Maryland
National Historic Trail
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
158.4 mi (~3 hr 10 min)

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

Baltimore, Maryland
National Monument and Historic Shrine
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
159.3 mi (~3 hr 11 min)

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania
National Monument
Touro Synagogue National Historic Site
161.4 mi (~3 hr 14 min)

Touro Synagogue National Historic Site

Newport, Rhode Island
National Historic Site
Saratoga National Historical Park
163.8 mi (~3 hr 17 min)

Saratoga National Historical Park

Stillwater, New York
National Historical Park

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Elizabeth

Boston African American National Historic Site
200.4 mi (~4 hr)

Boston African American National Historic Site

Massachusetts
National Historic Site
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
201.2 mi (~4 hr 1 min)

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

Virginia
Boston National Historical Park
201.3 mi (~4 hr 2 min)

Boston National Historical Park

Massachusetts
National Historical Park
Fort Washington Park
201.7 mi (~4 hr 2 min)

Fort Washington Park

Maryland
Park
Lowell National Historical Park
202.7 mi (~4 hr 3 min)

Lowell National Historical Park

Massachusetts
National Historical Park
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
203.9 mi (~4 hr 5 min)

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Massachusetts
National Recreation Area
Piscataway Park
204 mi (~4 hr 5 min)

Piscataway Park

Maryland
Park
Antietam National Battlefield
204 mi (~4 hr 5 min)

Antietam National Battlefield

Maryland
National Battlefield
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
204.3 mi (~4 hr 5 min)

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

District of Columbia
National Scenic Trail
Women’s Rights National Historical Park
205.1 mi (~4 hr 6 min)

Women’s Rights National Historical Park

New York
National Historical Park
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
207.2 mi (~4 hr 9 min)

Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site

Massachusetts
National Historic Site
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
208.7 mi (~4 hr 10 min)

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

West Virginia
National Historical Park

Planning Your Visit from Elizabeth

Elizabeth is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 37 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Thomas Edison National Historical Park is your closest option at just 8.5 miles—approximately 10 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 Elizabeth

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