National parks near Beaufort County, North Carolina
The closest national park to Beaufort County, North Carolina is Shenandoah National Park — about 220 mi (354 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 40 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Beaufort County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 220 mi (354 km) | 5 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 247 mi (398 km) | 6 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 286 mi (460 km) | 7 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 369 mi (593 km) | 9 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 465 mi (748 km) | 11 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 519 mi (836 km) | 12 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 535 mi (861 km) | 13 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 592 mi (953 km) | 14 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 612 mi (984 km) | 14 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 663 mi (1067 km) | 16 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Beaufort County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Beaufort County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 220 mi (354 km) away and roughly 5 hr 40 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Beaufort County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.