National parks near Henderson County, North Carolina
The closest national park to Henderson County, North Carolina is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 62.7 mi (101 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 56 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 Henderson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 62.7 mi (101 km) | 1 hr 56 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Congaree National Park | 145 mi (234 km) | 3 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 204 mi (328 km) | 5 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 238 mi (384 km) | 6 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 317 mi (510 km) | 7 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 410 mi (661 km) | 10 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 458 mi (737 km) | 11 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 481 mi (774 km) | 11 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 501 mi (806 km) | 12 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 601 mi (967 km) | 14 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Henderson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Henderson County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 62.7 mi (101 km) away and roughly 1 hr 56 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Henderson County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.