National Parks Near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 170 national parks near Philadelphia. The closest park is just 1 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.
Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)
Perfect for day trips from Philadelphia
Independence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
First State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
National Reserve
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
National Wild and Scenic River
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Great Egg Harbor River
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical ParkWeekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)
Great for weekend trips from Philadelphia
Steamtown National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Gettysburg National Military Park
National Military Park
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Parkway
Eisenhower National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Greenbelt Park
Park
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
Scenic & Recreational River
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
Civil War Defenses of Washington
Fort Dupont Park
Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)
Perfect for long weekend adventures from Philadelphia
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Coltsville National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Shenandoah National Park
National Park
Colonial National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Richmond National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Green Springs
Fort Monroe National Monument
National Monument
New England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Part of Colonial National Historical ParkPlanning Your Visit from Philadelphia
Philadelphia 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. Independence National Historical Park is your closest option at just 1 miles—approximately 1 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 Philadelphia
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