National parks near Carteret County, North Carolina
The closest national park to Carteret County, North Carolina is Congaree National Park — about 236 mi (379 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 2 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Carteret County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 236 mi (379 km) | 6 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 277 mi (445 km) | 7 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 331 mi (533 km) | 8 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 385 mi (620 km) | 9 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 519 mi (835 km) | 12 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 546 mi (879 km) | 13 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 588 mi (947 km) | 14 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 649 mi (1045 km) | 15 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 656 mi (1056 km) | 15 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 667 mi (1073 km) | 16 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Carteret County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Carteret County?
Congaree National Park, about 236 mi (379 km) away and roughly 6 hr 2 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Carteret County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.