National parks near Lewis County, Kentucky
Lewis County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Vanceburg — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Lewis County, Kentucky is New River Gorge National Park — about 127 mi (204 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 27 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Lewis County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 127 mi (204 km) | 3 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 180 mi (290 km) | 4 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 205 mi (330 km) | 5 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 207 mi (333 km) | 5 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 237 mi (381 km) | 6 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 268 mi (432 km) | 6 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 289 mi (466 km) | 7 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 362 mi (582 km) | 9 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 370 mi (596 km) | 9 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 425 mi (684 km) | 10 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lewis County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lewis County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 127 mi (204 km) away and roughly 3 hr 27 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lewis County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.