National Parks Near Erie, Pennsylvania

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 182 national parks near Erie. The closest park is just 72.6 miles away—perfect for a weekend getaway.

182
Parks Within Range
3
Within 100 Miles
72.6
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Erie

⭐ Closest
James A Garfield National Historic Site
72.6 mi (~1 hr 27 min)

James A Garfield National Historic Site

Mentor, Ohio
National Historic Site
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
81.6 mi (~1 hr 38 min)

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Buffalo, New York
National Historic Site
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
97.4 mi (~1 hr 57 min)

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Peninsula, Ohio
National Park

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Erie

First Ladies National Historic Site
113.8 mi (~2 hr 17 min)

First Ladies National Historic Site

Canton, Ohio
National Historic Site
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
140.8 mi (~2 hr 49 min)

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

South Fork, Pennsylvania
National Memorial
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
141.2 mi (~2 hr 49 min)

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site

Gallitzin, Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial
144 mi (~2 hr 53 min)

Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial

Put-in-Bay, Ohio
Memorial
Flight 93 National Memorial
155.8 mi (~3 hr 7 min)

Flight 93 National Memorial

Stoystown, Pennsylvania
National Memorial
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
162.1 mi (~3 hr 15 min)

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Farmington, Pennsylvania
National Battlefield
Friendship Hill National Historic Site
162.9 mi (~3 hr 15 min)

Friendship Hill National Historic Site

Point Marion, Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
169.6 mi (~3 hr 24 min)

River Raisin National Battlefield Park

Monroe, Michigan
National Battlefield Park
Women’s Rights National Historical Park
174.9 mi (~3 hr 30 min)

Women’s Rights National Historical Park

Seneca Falls, New York
National Historical Park
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
187.3 mi (~3 hr 45 min)

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Auburn, New York
National Historical Park

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Erie

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
201.1 mi (~4 hr 1 min)

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Pennsylvania
National Monument
Eisenhower National Historic Site
218.3 mi (~4 hr 22 min)

Eisenhower National Historic Site

Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Gettysburg National Military Park
218.4 mi (~4 hr 22 min)

Gettysburg National Military Park

Pennsylvania
National Military Park
Catoctin Mountain Park
219.2 mi (~4 hr 23 min)

Catoctin Mountain Park

Maryland
Park
Antietam National Battlefield
221.1 mi (~4 hr 25 min)

Antietam National Battlefield

Maryland
National Battlefield
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
223.7 mi (~4 hr 28 min)

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Connecticut
National Scenic Trail
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
229.7 mi (~4 hr 36 min)

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

West Virginia
National Historical Park
Steamtown National Historic Site
232.9 mi (~4 hr 39 min)

Steamtown National Historic Site

Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
234.9 mi (~4 hr 42 min)

Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park

Virginia
National Historical Park
Monocacy National Battlefield
237.5 mi (~4 hr 45 min)

Monocacy National Battlefield

Maryland
National Battlefield
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
245.7 mi (~4 hr 55 min)

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

District of Columbia
National Scenic Trail
Fort Stanwix National Monument
246.7 mi (~4 hr 56 min)

Fort Stanwix National Monument

New York
National Monument

Planning Your Visit from Erie

Erie is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 3 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. James A Garfield National Historic Site is your closest option at just 72.6 miles—approximately 1 hr 27 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 Erie

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