National parks near Rutherford County, North Carolina
The closest national park to Rutherford County, North Carolina is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 92.9 mi (150 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 39 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Congaree National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
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National parks near Rutherford County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 92.9 mi (150 km) | 2 hr 39 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Congaree National Park | 127 mi (204 km) | 3 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 193 mi (311 km) | 5 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 265 mi (426 km) | 6 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 295 mi (475 km) | 7 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 407 mi (655 km) | 10 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 458 mi (737 km) | 11 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 508 mi (817 km) | 12 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 516 mi (830 km) | 12 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 609 mi (981 km) | 14 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Rutherford County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Rutherford County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 92.9 mi (150 km) away and roughly 2 hr 39 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Rutherford County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.