National Parks Near Rochester, New York

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 166 national parks near Rochester. The closest park is just 43.5 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

166
Parks Within Range
3
Within 100 Miles
43.5
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Rochester

⭐ Closest
Women’s Rights National Historical Park
43.5 mi (~52 min)

Women’s Rights National Historical Park

Seneca Falls, New York
National Historical Park
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
55.4 mi (~1 hr 6 min)

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Auburn, New York
National Historical Park
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
66.2 mi (~1 hr 19 min)

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Buffalo, New York
National Historic Site

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Rochester

Fort Stanwix National Monument
108.5 mi (~2 hr 10 min)

Fort Stanwix National Monument

Rome, New York
National Monument
Steamtown National Historic Site
156.3 mi (~3 hr 8 min)

Steamtown National Historic Site

Scranton, Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
166.9 mi (~3 hr 20 min)

Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River

Beach Lake, New York
Scenic & Recreational River
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
194.9 mi (~3 hr 54 min)

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site

Gallitzin, Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
195.5 mi (~3 hr 55 min)

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Bushkill, New Jersey
National Recreation Area
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
199.2 mi (~3 hr 59 min)

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Harpers Ferry, Connecticut
National Scenic Trail

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Rochester

Thomas Cole National Historic Site
200.9 mi (~4 hr 1 min)

Thomas Cole National Historic Site

New York
National Historic Site
Saratoga National Historical Park
200.9 mi (~4 hr 1 min)

Saratoga National Historical Park

New York
National Historical Park
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
203.3 mi (~4 hr 4 min)

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Pennsylvania
National Memorial
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
204.8 mi (~4 hr 6 min)

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Pennsylvania
National Monument
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
205.2 mi (~4 hr 6 min)

Martin Van Buren National Historic Site

New York
National Historic Site
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
209.1 mi (~4 hr 11 min)

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site

New York
National Historic Site
Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
210.9 mi (~4 hr 13 min)

Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site

New York
National Historic Site
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
212.2 mi (~4 hr 15 min)

Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site

New York
National Historic Site
James A Garfield National Historic Site
216.9 mi (~4 hr 20 min)

James A Garfield National Historic Site

Ohio
National Historic Site
Flight 93 National Memorial
224 mi (~4 hr 29 min)

Flight 93 National Memorial

Pennsylvania
National Memorial
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
224.9 mi (~4 hr 30 min)

Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site

Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Coltsville National Historical Park
228.3 mi (~4 hr 34 min)

Coltsville National Historical Park

Connecticut
National Historical Park

Planning Your Visit from Rochester

Rochester 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. Women’s Rights National Historical Park is your closest option at just 43.5 miles—approximately 52 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 Rochester

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