National Parks in Ohio
Ohio has one national park: Cuyahoga Valley National Park. None of them requires an entry reservation.
Fees and rules checked against NPS.gov · Updated October 6, 2026
At a glance
| Park | Entry | Reservation | Best time to go | How long to stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Valley | Free entry | Not required | Late September through October brings peak fall color, while May and June have green forests, full waterfalls and mild weather. | One full day covers the main sights; two days lets you add a long Towpath ride and a train trip. |
Nearby parks in other states
- New River Gorge National ParkWest Virginia · about 222 miles as the crow flies
- Shenandoah National ParkVirginia · about 251 miles as the crow flies
- Indiana Dunes National ParkIndiana · about 286 miles as the crow flies
- Mammoth Cave National ParkKentucky · about 372 miles as the crow flies
- Great Smoky Mountains National ParkTennessee, North Carolina · about 404 miles as the crow flies
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