National Parks Near Ellicott City, Maryland
183 national parks within 8 hours · 72 within 2 hours
72
Within 2 Hours
42
Within 4 Hours
60
Within 8 Hours
183
Total Parks
Ellicott City, Maryland, is an ideal base for exploring some of America's most historic and scenic national parks. Located in Howard County with convenient access to major highways and the Baltimore-Washington corridor, this charming town puts you within striking distance of an impressive 183 national parks across the region. Whether you're planning a quick afternoon outing or an extended weekend adventure, you'll find exceptional natural and historical sites nearby. Start with the closest options: the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail is just 12 miles away, offering a fascinating journey through War of 1812 history. Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, located 14 miles from Ellicott City, features the iconic fort that inspired our national anthem and provides stunning waterfront views. For those interested in colonial history, Hampton National Historic Site is only 16 miles away, showcasing a beautifully preserved 18th-century mansion and estate.
Planning a visit from Ellicott City is remarkably convenient, with 72 parks accessible within a two-hour drive, giving you plenty of options for spontaneous day trips. For a leisurely day outing, consider focusing on the closest attractions like Fort McHenry or the Star-Spangled Banner Trail, both requiring minimal driving time and offering hours of exploration. If you have a full weekend, expand your range to include parks within four hours—there are 42 to choose from—allowing you to combine multiple destinations or spend deeper time at more distant locations. I recommend checking each park's website before visiting to confirm hours, parking availability, and any entrance fees. Pack accordingly for outdoor walking, bring water and snacks, and plan your route to minimize driving time between sites, especially during peak seasons when parking may be limited.
Map of Parks Near Ellicott City
Browse Parks by Drive Time from Ellicott City
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail 12 mi away
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
National Monument and Historic Shrine 14 mi away
Hampton National Historic Site
National Historic Site 16 mi away
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Parkway 17 mi away
Greenbelt Park
Park 21 mi away
Civil War Defenses of Washington
24 mi away
Rock Creek Park
Park 25 mi away
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
26 mi away
Glen Echo Park
Park 27 mi away
Clara Barton National Historic Site
National Historic Site 27 mi away
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site 27 mi away
African American Civil War Memorial
27 mi away
World War I Memorial
28 mi away
Pennsylvania Avenue
28 mi away
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
National Historic Site 28 mi away
George Washington Memorial Parkway
Memorial Parkway 28 mi away
Fort Dupont Park
28 mi away
Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site
National Historic Site 28 mi away
Chesapeake Bay
28 mi away
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail 28 mi away
Capitol Hill Parks
28 mi away
Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument
National Monument 28 mi away
World War II Memorial
29 mi away
Washington Monument
29 mi away
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
29 mi away
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
29 mi away
Theodore Roosevelt Island
29 mi away
The White House and President’s Park
29 mi away
National Mall and Memorial Parks
29 mi away
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
29 mi away
Lincoln Memorial
29 mi away
Korean War Veterans Memorial
29 mi away
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
29 mi away
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
Memorial 29 mi away
Constitution Gardens
29 mi away
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park 29 mi away
Anacostia Park
Park 29 mi away
National Capital Parks-East
30 mi away
LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac
30 mi away
Great Falls Park
Park 30 mi away
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
National Historic Site 30 mi away
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
30 mi away
Monocacy National Battlefield
National Battlefield 31 mi away
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
33 mi away
Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm
34 mi away
Fort Foote Park
Park 37 mi away
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail 38 mi away
Harmony Hall
38 mi away
Fort Washington Park
Park 40 mi away
Piscataway Park
Park 42 mi away
Catoctin Mountain Park
Park 42 mi away
Gettysburg National Military Park
National Military Park 43 mi away
Eisenhower National Historic Site
National Historic Site 43 mi away
Manassas National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park 49 mi away
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
National Historical Park 49 mi away
Antietam National Battlefield
National Battlefield 50 mi away
Thomas Stone National Historic Site
National Historic Site 53 mi away
Prince William Forest Park
Park 56 mi away
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument 67 mi away
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park
National Historical Park 68 mi away
George Washington Birthplace National Monument
National Monument 75 mi away
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
National Military Park 76 mi away
First State National Historical Park
National Historical Park 78 mi away
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
National Historical Park 81 mi away
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail 81 mi away
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
National Historic Site 86 mi away
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park 93 mi away
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial 101 mi away
Independence National Historical Park
National Historical Park 101 mi away
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site 101 mi away
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site 101 mi away
Shenandoah National Park
National Park 103 mi away
Green Springs
113 mi away
Great Egg Harbor River
117 mi away
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail 119 mi away
Assateague Island National Seashore
National Seashore 120 mi away
Flight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial 122 mi away
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
National Historic Site 122 mi away
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
National Historic Site 124 mi away
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
National Wild and Scenic River 125 mi away
Richmond National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park 126 mi away
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
National Reserve 126 mi away
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial 127 mi away
Colonial National Historical Park
National Historical Park 142 mi away
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Part of Colonial National Historical Park 143 mi away
Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Part of Colonial National Historical Park 143 mi away
Petersburg National Battlefield
National Battlefield 148 mi away
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
National Battlefield 151 mi away
Steamtown National Historic Site
National Historic Site 159 mi away
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park 159 mi away
Fort Monroe National Monument
National Monument 159 mi away
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area 162 mi away
Friendship Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site 168 mi away
Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Part of Colonial National Historical Park 168 mi away
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
National Historical Park 169 mi away
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park 172 mi away
National Parks of New York Harbor
176 mi away
Statue Of Liberty National Monument
National Monument 177 mi away
Governors Island National Monument
National Monument 178 mi away
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area 178 mi away
Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument 178 mi away
Federal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial 179 mi away
Castle Clinton National Monument
National Monument 179 mi away
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park 180 mi away
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument 180 mi away
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site 181 mi away
Stonewall National Monument
National Monument 181 mi away
Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
National Historic Site 181 mi away
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial 185 mi away
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial 186 mi away
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
Scenic & Recreational River 190 mi away
Saint Paul’s Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site 194 mi away
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site 209 mi away
Booker T Washington National Monument
National Monument 217 mi away
Weir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park 225 mi away
Fire Island National Seashore
National Seashore 225 mi away
Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site 230 mi away
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
National Historic Site 231 mi away
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site 231 mi away
Wright Brothers National Memorial
National Memorial 234 mi away
Gauley River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area 237 mi away
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
National Historic Site 239 mi away
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
National Park & Preserve 245 mi away
Women’s Rights National Historical Park
National Historical Park 251 mi away
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
National Historical Park 252 mi away
Bluestone National Scenic River
National Scenic River 254 mi away
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
National Historic Site 256 mi away
First Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site 262 mi away
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
National Historic Site 269 mi away
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
National Historic Site 272 mi away
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
National Military Park 272 mi away
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
National Seashore 275 mi away
Fort Stanwix National Monument
National Monument 281 mi away
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park 285 mi away
James A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site 289 mi away
Coltsville National Historical Park
National Historical Park 291 mi away
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
National Historic Site 297 mi away
Saratoga National Historical Park
National Historical Park 306 mi away
New England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail 307 mi away
Cape Lookout National Seashore
National Seashore 309 mi away
Touro Synagogue National Historic Site
National Historic Site 328 mi away
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park 334 mi away
Roger Williams National Memorial
National Memorial 335 mi away
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
National Historical Park 338 mi away
Moores Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield 340 mi away
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
National Historical Park 351 mi away
Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial 354 mi away
Minute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park 363 mi away
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
National Historic Site 365 mi away
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
National Historic Site 366 mi away
Longfellow House Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site
National Historic Site 367 mi away
Adams National Historical Park
National Historical Park 368 mi away
Boston African American National Historic Site
National Historic Site 369 mi away
Lowell National Historical Park
National Historical Park 370 mi away
Boston National Historical Park
National Historical Park 370 mi away
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
National Historical Park 372 mi away
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area 373 mi away
Marsh – Billings – Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park 374 mi away
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
National Historic Site 376 mi away
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument 377 mi away
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail 380 mi away
Kings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park 380 mi away
Salem Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park 383 mi away
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park 388 mi away
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park 389 mi away
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
National Historic Site 392 mi away
Cowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield 396 mi away
Cape Cod National Seashore
National Seashore 400 mi away
Blue Ridge Parkway
Parkway 402 mi away
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site 411 mi away
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
National Historical Park 412 mi away
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site 415 mi away
Camp Nelson National Monument
National Monument 432 mi away
Congaree National Park
National Park 437 mi away
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