National parks near Duplin County, North Carolina
The closest national park to Duplin County, North Carolina is Congaree National Park — about 176 mi (283 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 36 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
Mammoth Cave National Park
Cuyahoga Valley 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 Duplin County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 176 mi (283 km) | 4 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 254 mi (409 km) | 6 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 280 mi (450 km) | 7 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 317 mi (511 km) | 7 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 480 mi (773 km) | 11 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 481 mi (774 km) | 11 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 548 mi (882 km) | 13 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 630 mi (1013 km) | 15 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 649 mi (1044 km) | 15 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 664 mi (1069 km) | 16 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Duplin County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Duplin County?
Congaree National Park, about 176 mi (283 km) away and roughly 4 hr 36 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Duplin County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.