National parks near Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
The closest national park to Mecklenburg County, North Carolina is Congaree National Park — about 101 mi (162 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 50 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Congaree National Park.
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 Mecklenburg County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 101 mi (162 km) | 2 hr 50 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 155 mi (249 km) | 4 hr 7 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 196 mi (316 km) | 5 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 266 mi (428 km) | 6 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 323 mi (520 km) | 8 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 417 mi (670 km) | 10 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 474 mi (763 km) | 11 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 557 mi (896 km) | 13 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 566 mi (911 km) | 13 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 607 mi (976 km) | 14 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Mecklenburg County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Mecklenburg County?
Congaree National Park, about 101 mi (162 km) away and roughly 2 hr 50 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Mecklenburg County in a day?
Congaree National Park — all within about three hours' drive.