National parks near Gaston County, North Carolina
Gaston County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Gastonia — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Gaston County, North Carolina is Congaree National Park — about 106 mi (171 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 58 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Congaree.
National parks near Gaston County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 106 mi (171 km) | 2 hr 58 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 138 mi (221 km) | 3 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 192 mi (309 km) | 5 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 271 mi (437 km) | 6 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 306 mi (493 km) | 7 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 412 mi (662 km) | 10 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 467 mi (752 km) | 11 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 544 mi (875 km) | 13 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 549 mi (884 km) | 13 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 605 mi (974 km) | 14 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Gaston County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Gaston County?
Congaree National Park, about 106 mi (171 km) away and roughly 2 hr 58 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Gaston County in a day?
Congaree National Park — all within about three hours' drive.