National parks near Moore County, North Carolina
The closest national park to Moore County, North Carolina is Congaree National Park — about 124 mi (200 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 23 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Congaree National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Great Smoky Mountains 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 Moore County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 124 mi (200 km) | 3 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 218 mi (351 km) | 5 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 233 mi (375 km) | 5 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 238 mi (383 km) | 6 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 395 mi (636 km) | 9 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 432 mi (696 km) | 10 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 496 mi (798 km) | 12 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 603 mi (971 km) | 14 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 607 mi (977 km) | 14 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 638 mi (1026 km) | 15 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Moore County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Moore County?
Congaree National Park, about 124 mi (200 km) away and roughly 3 hr 23 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Moore County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.