National Parks Near New York, New York

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 167 national parks near New York. The closest park is just 0.1 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

167
Parks Within Range
35
Within 100 Miles
0.1
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from New York

⭐ Closest
African Burial Ground National Monument
0.1 mi (~0 min)

African Burial Ground National Monument

New York, New York
National Monument
Federal Hall National Memorial
0.4 mi (~0 min)

Federal Hall National Memorial

New York, New York
National Memorial
Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
0.9 mi (~1 min)

Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site

New York, New York
National Historic Site
Castle Clinton National Monument
0.9 mi (~1 min)

Castle Clinton National Monument

New York, New York
National Monument
Stonewall National Monument
1.5 mi (~2 min)

Stonewall National Monument

New York, New York
National Monument
Governors Island National Monument
1.6 mi (~2 min)

Governors Island National Monument

New York, New York
National Monument
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
2 mi (~2 min)

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site

New York, New York
National Historic Site
Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
2 mi (~2 min)

Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument

New York, New Jersey
Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Statue Of Liberty National Monument
2.6 mi (~3 min)

Statue Of Liberty National Monument

New York, New York
National Monument
National Parks of New York Harbor
4 mi (~5 min)

National Parks of New York Harbor

New York, New York
General Grant National Memorial
7.3 mi (~9 min)

General Grant National Memorial

New York, New York
National Memorial
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
7.9 mi (~9 min)

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

New York, New York
National Memorial

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from New York

First State National Historical Park
102.3 mi (~2 hr 3 min)

First State National Historical Park

New Castle, Delaware
National Historical Park
Great Egg Harbor River
103.1 mi (~2 hr 4 min)

Great Egg Harbor River

Estell Manor, New Jersey
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
104.8 mi (~2 hr 6 min)

Thomas Cole National Historic Site

Catskill, New York
National Historic Site
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
115.4 mi (~2 hr 18 min)

Martin Van Buren National Historic Site

Kinderhook, New York
National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
121.5 mi (~2 hr 26 min)

Springfield Armory National Historic Site

Springfield, Massachusetts
National Historic Site
Coltsville National Historical Park
128.2 mi (~2 hr 34 min)

Coltsville National Historical Park

Hartford, Connecticut
National Historical Park
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
129.1 mi (~2 hr 35 min)

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Harpers Ferry, Connecticut
National Scenic Trail
New England National Scenic Trail
133.3 mi (~2 hr 40 min)

New England National Scenic Trail

Springfield, Massachusetts
National Scenic Trail
Touro Synagogue National Historic Site
150.2 mi (~3 hr)

Touro Synagogue National Historic Site

Newport, Rhode Island
National Historic Site
Roger Williams National Memorial
155.3 mi (~3 hr 6 min)

Roger Williams National Memorial

Providence, Rhode Island
National Memorial
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
158.2 mi (~3 hr 10 min)

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Pawtucket, Rhode Island
National Historical Park
Saratoga National Historical Park
158.9 mi (~3 hr 11 min)

Saratoga National Historical Park

Stillwater, New York
National Historical Park

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from New York

Civil War Defenses of Washington
200.8 mi (~4 hr 1 min)

Civil War Defenses of Washington

District of Columbia
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
201.2 mi (~4 hr 1 min)

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

New York
National Historical Park
Fort Dupont Park
201.2 mi (~4 hr 1 min)

Fort Dupont Park

District of Columbia
Anacostia Park
202.1 mi (~4 hr 3 min)

Anacostia Park

District of Columbia
Park
Rock Creek Park
202.2 mi (~4 hr 3 min)

Rock Creek Park

District of Columbia
Park
Monocacy National Battlefield
202.2 mi (~4 hr 3 min)

Monocacy National Battlefield

Maryland
National Battlefield
Capitol Hill Parks
202.4 mi (~4 hr 3 min)

Capitol Hill Parks

District of Columbia
African American Civil War Memorial
202.7 mi (~4 hr 3 min)

African American Civil War Memorial

District of Columbia
Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument
202.8 mi (~4 hr 3 min)

Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument

District of Columbia
National Monument
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
202.9 mi (~4 hr 3 min)

Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site

District of Columbia
National Historic Site
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
203.3 mi (~4 hr 4 min)

Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site

District of Columbia
National Historic Site
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
203.3 mi (~4 hr 4 min)

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site

District of Columbia
National Historic Site

Planning Your Visit from New York

New York is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 35 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. African Burial Ground National Monument is your closest option at just 0.1 miles—approximately 0 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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