National parks near Iredell County, North Carolina
The closest national park to Iredell County, North Carolina is Congaree National Park — about 131 mi (210 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 32 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Congaree National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Best time to visit Congaree National Park. Getting to Congaree National Park. Camping at Congaree National Park. Timed entry and tours at Congaree National Park.
National parks near Iredell County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 131 mi (210 km) | 3 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 152 mi (245 km) | 4 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 166 mi (268 km) | 4 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 241 mi (387 km) | 6 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 310 mi (500 km) | 7 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 387 mi (622 km) | 9 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 445 mi (715 km) | 10 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 532 mi (857 km) | 13 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 553 mi (890 km) | 13 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 577 mi (929 km) | 14 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Iredell County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Iredell County?
Congaree National Park, about 131 mi (210 km) away and roughly 3 hr 32 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Iredell County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.