National parks near Rockingham County, North Carolina
The closest national park to Rockingham County, North Carolina is New River Gorge National Park — about 135 mi (218 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 39 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Rockingham County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 135 mi (218 km) | 3 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 165 mi (265 km) | 4 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 191 mi (308 km) | 4 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 219 mi (353 km) | 5 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 347 mi (558 km) | 8 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 355 mi (571 km) | 8 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 411 mi (661 km) | 10 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 520 mi (836 km) | 12 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 533 mi (858 km) | 13 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 583 mi (939 km) | 14 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Rockingham County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Rockingham County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 135 mi (218 km) away and roughly 3 hr 39 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Rockingham County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.