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.
Shenandoah National Park
Congaree National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Best time to visit Shenandoah National Park. Getting to Shenandoah National Park. Camping at Shenandoah National Park. Permits for Shenandoah National Park. Timed entry and tours at Shenandoah National Park.
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.