National parks near Dare County, North Carolina
The closest national park to Dare County, North Carolina is Shenandoah National Park — about 230 mi (370 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 54 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Dare County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 230 mi (370 km) | 5 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 327 mi (526 km) | 8 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 332 mi (534 km) | 8 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 442 mi (712 km) | 10 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 483 mi (777 km) | 11 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 554 mi (891 km) | 13 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 579 mi (932 km) | 14 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 581 mi (935 km) | 14 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 584 mi (941 km) | 14 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 654 mi (1052 km) | 15 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Dare County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Dare County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 230 mi (370 km) away and roughly 5 hr 54 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Dare County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.