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.
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 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.