National parks near Haywood County, North Carolina
The closest national park to Haywood County, North Carolina is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 34.1 mi (54.9 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 11 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Congaree National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
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National parks near Haywood County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 34.1 mi (54.9 km) | 1 hr 11 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Congaree National Park | 172 mi (277 km) | 4 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 205 mi (330 km) | 5 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 210 mi (338 km) | 5 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 329 mi (529 km) | 8 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 403 mi (649 km) | 9 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 447 mi (719 km) | 11 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 452 mi (728 km) | 11 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 479 mi (770 km) | 11 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 575 mi (926 km) | 14 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Haywood County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Haywood County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 34.1 mi (54.9 km) away and roughly 1 hr 11 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Haywood County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.