National parks near Buncombe County, North Carolina
Buncombe County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Asheville — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Buncombe County, North Carolina is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 57.2 mi (92.1 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 48 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains.
National parks near Buncombe County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 57.2 mi (92.1 km) | 1 hr 48 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Congaree National Park | 160 mi (258 km) | 4 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 189 mi (304 km) | 4 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 227 mi (365 km) | 5 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 307 mi (494 km) | 7 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 394 mi (633 km) | 9 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 440 mi (709 km) | 10 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 470 mi (757 km) | 11 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 484 mi (780 km) | 11 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 599 mi (964 km) | 14 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Buncombe County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Buncombe County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 57.2 mi (92.1 km) away and roughly 1 hr 48 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Buncombe County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.