National parks near Gates County, North Carolina
The closest national park to Gates County, North Carolina is Shenandoah National Park — about 171 mi (275 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 30 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Gates County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 171 mi (275 km) | 4 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 264 mi (425 km) | 6 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 291 mi (468 km) | 7 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 384 mi (618 km) | 9 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 422 mi (679 km) | 10 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 493 mi (793 km) | 12 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 520 mi (837 km) | 12 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 536 mi (863 km) | 13 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 551 mi (886 km) | 13 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 608 mi (978 km) | 14 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Gates County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Gates County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 171 mi (275 km) away and roughly 4 hr 30 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Gates County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.