National parks near Brunswick County, North Carolina
The closest national park to Brunswick County, North Carolina is Congaree National Park — about 151 mi (243 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 1 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Congaree National Park
Shenandoah National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Best time to visit Congaree National Park. Getting to Congaree National Park. Camping at Congaree National Park. Timed entry and tours at Congaree National Park.
National parks near Brunswick County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 151 mi (243 km) | 4 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 310 mi (499 km) | 7 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 322 mi (518 km) | 8 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 324 mi (521 km) | 8 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 495 mi (797 km) | 12 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 530 mi (853 km) | 13 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 591 mi (952 km) | 14 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 596 mi (960 km) | 14 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 625 mi (1006 km) | 15 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 685 mi (1103 km) | 16 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Brunswick County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Brunswick County?
Congaree National Park, about 151 mi (243 km) away and roughly 4 hr 1 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Brunswick County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.