National parks near Pike County, Kentucky
Pike County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Pikeville — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Pike County, Kentucky is New River Gorge National Park — about 88.7 mi (143 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 33 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: New River Gorge.
National parks near Pike County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 88.7 mi (143 km) | 2 hr 33 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 142 mi (228 km) | 3 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 197 mi (318 km) | 5 hr 7 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 239 mi (384 km) | 6 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 265 mi (426 km) | 6 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 274 mi (441 km) | 6 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 310 mi (499 km) | 7 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 376 mi (605 km) | 9 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 424 mi (682 km) | 10 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 477 mi (768 km) | 11 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Pike County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Pike County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 88.7 mi (143 km) away and roughly 2 hr 33 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Pike County in a day?
New River Gorge National Park — all within about three hours' drive.