National parks near Onslow County, North Carolina
The closest national park to Onslow County, North Carolina is Congaree National Park — about 204 mi (328 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 16 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Congaree National Park
Shenandoah National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Mammoth Cave 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 Onslow County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 204 mi (328 km) | 5 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 267 mi (429 km) | 6 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 307 mi (494 km) | 7 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 352 mi (566 km) | 8 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 502 mi (808 km) | 12 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 514 mi (827 km) | 12 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 571 mi (918 km) | 13 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 642 mi (1033 km) | 15 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 648 mi (1043 km) | 15 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 668 mi (1075 km) | 16 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Onslow County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Onslow County?
Congaree National Park, about 204 mi (328 km) away and roughly 5 hr 16 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Onslow County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.