National parks near Alleghany County, North Carolina
Alleghany County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Sparta — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Alleghany County, North Carolina is New River Gorge National Park — about 108 mi (174 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 1 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Alleghany County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 108 mi (174 km) | 3 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 149 mi (240 km) | 3 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 189 mi (305 km) | 4 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 206 mi (332 km) | 5 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 279 mi (449 km) | 7 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 328 mi (528 km) | 8 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 385 mi (619 km) | 9 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 478 mi (769 km) | 11 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 517 mi (832 km) | 12 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 523 mi (841 km) | 12 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Alleghany County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Alleghany County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 108 mi (174 km) away and roughly 3 hr 1 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Alleghany County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.