National parks near Burke County, North Carolina
Burke County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Morganton — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Burke County, North Carolina is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 109 mi (175 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 1 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Burke County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 109 mi (175 km) | 3 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 144 mi (231 km) | 3 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 164 mi (264 km) | 4 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 264 mi (425 km) | 6 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 268 mi (432 km) | 6 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 380 mi (612 km) | 9 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 433 mi (697 km) | 10 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 503 mi (809 km) | 12 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 511 mi (823 km) | 12 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 580 mi (933 km) | 14 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Burke County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Burke County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 109 mi (175 km) away and roughly 3 hr 1 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Burke County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.