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.
New River Gorge National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Congaree National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Best time to visit New River Gorge National Park. Getting to New River Gorge National Park. Camping at New River Gorge National Park. Timed entry and tours at New River Gorge National Park.
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.