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.
Shenandoah National Park
Congaree National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Best time to visit Shenandoah National Park. Getting to Shenandoah National Park. Camping at Shenandoah National Park. Permits for Shenandoah National Park. Timed entry and tours at Shenandoah National Park.
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.