National parks near Ashe County, North Carolina
The closest national park to Ashe County, North Carolina is New River Gorge National Park — about 117 mi (188 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 13 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
New River Gorge National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Congaree National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Best time to visit New River Gorge National Park. Getting to New River Gorge National Park. Camping at New River Gorge National Park. Timed entry and tours at New River Gorge National Park.
National parks near Ashe County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 117 mi (188 km) | 3 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 128 mi (206 km) | 3 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 186 mi (300 km) | 4 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 226 mi (363 km) | 5 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 261 mi (420 km) | 6 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 334 mi (537 km) | 8 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 388 mi (624 km) | 9 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 470 mi (756 km) | 11 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 500 mi (805 km) | 12 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 533 mi (857 km) | 13 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Ashe County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Ashe County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 117 mi (188 km) away and roughly 3 hr 13 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Ashe County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.