Parks Manager

National parks near Elliott County, Kentucky

The closest national park to Elliott County, Kentucky is New River Gorge National Park — about 111 mi (179 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 5 min of driving.

Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.

National parks near Elliott County

Parks ranked by distance from Elliott County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
New River Gorge National Park111 mi (179 km)3 hr 5 minBest as a weekend
Great Smoky Mountains National Park173 mi (278 km)4 hr 32 minBest as a weekend
Mammoth Cave National Park174 mi (280 km)4 hr 34 minBest as a weekend
Cuyahoga Valley National Park233 mi (376 km)5 hr 59 minBest as a weekend
Shenandoah National Park261 mi (420 km)6 hr 37 minWorth a longer road trip
Point Pelee National Park270 mi (435 km)6 hr 51 minWorth a longer road trip
Indiana Dunes National Park323 mi (520 km)8 hr 6 minWorth a longer road trip
Congaree National Park325 mi (523 km)8 hr 9 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park384 mi (618 km)9 hr 32 minWorth a longer road trip
Rouge National Park452 mi (727 km)11 hr 9 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Elliott County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Elliott County?

New River Gorge National Park, about 111 mi (179 km) away and roughly 3 hr 5 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Elliott County in a day?

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.