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.
Congaree National Park
Shenandoah National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Mammoth Cave 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 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.