National Parks Near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 188 national parks near Pittsburgh. The closest park is just 46.1 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

188
Parks Within Range
7
Within 100 Miles
46.1
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Pittsburgh

⭐ Closest
Friendship Hill National Historic Site
46.1 mi (~55 min)

Friendship Hill National Historic Site

Point Marion, Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
48.4 mi (~58 min)

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Farmington, Pennsylvania
National Battlefield
Flight 93 National Memorial
63.7 mi (~1 hr 16 min)

Flight 93 National Memorial

Stoystown, Pennsylvania
National Memorial
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
64.6 mi (~1 hr 18 min)

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

South Fork, Pennsylvania
National Memorial
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
74.8 mi (~1 hr 30 min)

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site

Gallitzin, Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
First Ladies National Historic Site
76.4 mi (~1 hr 32 min)

First Ladies National Historic Site

Canton, Ohio
National Historic Site
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
100 mi (~2 hr)

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Peninsula, Ohio
National Park

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Pittsburgh

James A Garfield National Historic Site
110.2 mi (~2 hr 12 min)

James A Garfield National Historic Site

Mentor, Ohio
National Historic Site
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
133.6 mi (~2 hr 40 min)

Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park

Middletown, Virginia
National Historical Park
Antietam National Battlefield
137.2 mi (~2 hr 45 min)

Antietam National Battlefield

Sharpsburg, Maryland
National Battlefield
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
142.5 mi (~2 hr 51 min)

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
National Historical Park
Catoctin Mountain Park
144.6 mi (~2 hr 54 min)

Catoctin Mountain Park

Thurmont, Maryland
Park
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
149.2 mi (~2 hr 59 min)

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania
National Monument
Eisenhower National Historic Site
151 mi (~3 hr 1 min)

Eisenhower National Historic Site

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Gettysburg National Military Park
152.2 mi (~3 hr 3 min)

Gettysburg National Military Park

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
National Military Park
Monocacy National Battlefield
156.7 mi (~3 hr 8 min)

Monocacy National Battlefield

Frederick, Maryland
National Battlefield
Shenandoah National Park
157.3 mi (~3 hr 9 min)

Shenandoah National Park

Luray, Virginia
National Park
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
158.7 mi (~3 hr 10 min)

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Williamsport, District of Columbia
National Scenic Trail
Gauley River National Recreation Area
163.5 mi (~3 hr 16 min)

Gauley River National Recreation Area

Glen Jean, West Virginia
National Recreation Area

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Pittsburgh

Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
200.6 mi (~4 hr 1 min)

Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park

Virginia
National Military Park
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
203.1 mi (~4 hr 4 min)

River Raisin National Battlefield Park

Michigan
National Battlefield Park
Bluestone National Scenic River
205.6 mi (~4 hr 7 min)

Bluestone National Scenic River

West Virginia
National Scenic River
Thomas Stone National Historic Site
205.7 mi (~4 hr 7 min)

Thomas Stone National Historic Site

Maryland
National Historic Site
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
212.2 mi (~4 hr 15 min)

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Ohio
National Monument
Chesapeake Bay
212.5 mi (~4 hr 15 min)

Chesapeake Bay

District of Columbia
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
212.5 mi (~4 hr 15 min)

Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail

Virginia
National Historic Trail
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
221 mi (~4 hr 25 min)

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Virginia
National Historical Park
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
221.7 mi (~4 hr 26 min)

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Ohio
National Historical Park
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
223.3 mi (~4 hr 28 min)

Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site

Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
George Washington Birthplace National Monument
226.1 mi (~4 hr 31 min)

George Washington Birthplace National Monument

Virginia
National Monument
Booker T Washington National Monument
230.2 mi (~4 hr 36 min)

Booker T Washington National Monument

Virginia
National Monument

Planning Your Visit from Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 7 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Friendship Hill National Historic Site is your closest option at just 46.1 miles—approximately 55 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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