National parks near Guilford County, North Carolina
The closest national park to Guilford County, North Carolina is New River Gorge National Park — about 155 mi (250 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 8 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
New River Gorge National Park
Congaree National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Best time to visit New River Gorge National Park. Getting to New River Gorge National Park. Camping at New River Gorge National Park. Timed entry and tours at New River Gorge National Park.
National parks near Guilford County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 155 mi (250 km) | 4 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 165 mi (266 km) | 4 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 190 mi (306 km) | 4 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 209 mi (337 km) | 5 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 355 mi (572 km) | 8 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 370 mi (596 km) | 9 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 433 mi (698 km) | 10 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 546 mi (878 km) | 13 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 548 mi (882 km) | 13 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 594 mi (956 km) | 14 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Guilford County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Guilford County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 155 mi (250 km) away and roughly 4 hr 8 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Guilford County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.