National parks near Davidson County, North Carolina
Davidson County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Lexington — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Davidson County, North Carolina is Congaree National Park — about 148 mi (238 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 57 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Davidson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 148 mi (238 km) | 3 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 160 mi (258 km) | 4 hr 15 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 190 mi (306 km) | 4 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 210 mi (338 km) | 5 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 341 mi (549 km) | 8 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 379 mi (610 km) | 9 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 440 mi (709 km) | 10 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 546 mi (878 km) | 13 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 560 mi (901 km) | 13 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 582 mi (936 km) | 14 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Davidson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Davidson County?
Congaree National Park, about 148 mi (238 km) away and roughly 3 hr 57 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Davidson County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.