National parks near Mitchell County, North Carolina
Mitchell County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Spruce Pine — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Mitchell County, North Carolina is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 85.3 mi (137 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 28 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains.
National parks near Mitchell County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 85.3 mi (137 km) | 2 hr 28 min | Doable as a day trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 158 mi (254 km) | 4 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 166 mi (267 km) | 4 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 239 mi (385 km) | 6 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 273 mi (439 km) | 6 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 368 mi (592 km) | 9 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 418 mi (672 km) | 10 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 478 mi (769 km) | 11 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 482 mi (776 km) | 11 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 573 mi (922 km) | 14 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Mitchell County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Mitchell County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 85.3 mi (137 km) away and roughly 2 hr 28 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Mitchell County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.