National Parks Near Washington, D.C.

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 183 national parks near Washington. The closest park is just 0.3 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

183
Parks Within Range
67
Within 100 Miles
0.3
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Washington

⭐ Closest
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
0.3 mi (~0 min)

Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site

Washington, District of Columbia
National Historic Site
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
0.7 mi (~1 min)

Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site

Washington, District of Columbia
National Historic Site
World War I Memorial
0.8 mi (~1 min)

World War I Memorial

Washington, District of Columbia
The White House and President’s Park
0.8 mi (~1 min)

The White House and President’s Park

Washington, District of Columbia
Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site
0.9 mi (~1 min)

Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site

Washington, District of Columbia
National Historic Site
African American Civil War Memorial
0.9 mi (~1 min)

African American Civil War Memorial

Washington, District of Columbia
Pennsylvania Avenue
1.1 mi (~1 min)

Pennsylvania Avenue

Washington, District of Columbia
Washington Monument
1.2 mi (~1 min)

Washington Monument

Washington, District of Columbia
Constitution Gardens
1.2 mi (~1 min)

Constitution Gardens

Washington, District of Columbia
World War II Memorial
1.3 mi (~2 min)

World War II Memorial

Washington, District of Columbia
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
1.3 mi (~2 min)

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Washington, District of Columbia
National Mall and Memorial Parks
1.3 mi (~2 min)

National Mall and Memorial Parks

Washington, District of Columbia

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Washington

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

First State National Historical Park

New Castle, Delaware
National Historical Park
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
108.7 mi (~2 hr 10 min)

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Harpers Ferry, Connecticut
National Scenic Trail
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
112.4 mi (~2 hr 15 min)

Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site

Elverson, Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Assateague Island National Seashore
113.4 mi (~2 hr 16 min)

Assateague Island National Seashore

Berlin, Maryland
National Seashore
Colonial National Historical Park
118.2 mi (~2 hr 22 min)

Colonial National Historical Park

Yorktown, Virginia
National Historical Park
Valley Forge National Historical Park
118.3 mi (~2 hr 22 min)

Valley Forge National Historical Park

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
National Historical Park
Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
118.5 mi (~2 hr 22 min)

Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Jamestown, Virginia
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
120.2 mi (~2 hr 24 min)

Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Yorktown, Virginia
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Petersburg National Battlefield
121 mi (~2 hr 25 min)

Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg, Virginia
National Battlefield
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
123.5 mi (~2 hr 28 min)

Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
123.7 mi (~2 hr 28 min)

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
National Memorial
Independence National Historical Park
123.8 mi (~2 hr 29 min)

Independence National Historical Park

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
National Historical Park

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Washington

Statue Of Liberty National Monument
201 mi (~4 hr 1 min)

Statue Of Liberty National Monument

New York
National Monument
Gateway National Recreation Area
201.5 mi (~4 hr 2 min)

Gateway National Recreation Area

New York
National Recreation Area
Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
201.6 mi (~4 hr 2 min)

Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument

New Jersey
Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Governors Island National Monument
202.2 mi (~4 hr 3 min)

Governors Island National Monument

New York
National Monument
Castle Clinton National Monument
202.7 mi (~4 hr 3 min)

Castle Clinton National Monument

New York
National Monument
Federal Hall National Memorial
203.2 mi (~4 hr 4 min)

Federal Hall National Memorial

New York
National Memorial
African Burial Ground National Monument
203.7 mi (~4 hr 4 min)

African Burial Ground National Monument

New York
National Monument
Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
204.5 mi (~4 hr 5 min)

Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site

New York
National Historic Site
Stonewall National Monument
204.7 mi (~4 hr 6 min)

Stonewall National Monument

New York
National Monument
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
205.3 mi (~4 hr 6 min)

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site

New York
National Historic Site
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
205.4 mi (~4 hr 6 min)

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

New Jersey
National Historical Park
General Grant National Memorial
209.6 mi (~4 hr 12 min)

General Grant National Memorial

New York
National Memorial

Planning Your Visit from Washington

Washington is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 67 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site is your closest option at just 0.3 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.

Guided Tours Near Washington

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