National parks near Craven County, North Carolina
The closest national park to Craven County, North Carolina is Congaree National Park — about 232 mi (373 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 56 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Craven County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 232 mi (373 km) | 5 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 253 mi (407 km) | 6 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 309 mi (497 km) | 7 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 371 mi (597 km) | 9 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 495 mi (796 km) | 12 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 529 mi (851 km) | 12 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 564 mi (908 km) | 13 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 626 mi (1008 km) | 15 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 646 mi (1040 km) | 15 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 673 mi (1084 km) | 16 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Craven County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Craven County?
Congaree National Park, about 232 mi (373 km) away and roughly 5 hr 56 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Craven County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.