National parks near Stokes County, North Carolina
The closest national park to Stokes County, North Carolina is New River Gorge National Park — about 130 mi (209 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 32 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Stokes County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 130 mi (209 km) | 3 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 175 mi (282 km) | 4 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 187 mi (300 km) | 4 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 189 mi (304 km) | 4 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 326 mi (525 km) | 8 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 349 mi (561 km) | 8 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 410 mi (660 km) | 10 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 518 mi (834 km) | 12 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 531 mi (855 km) | 13 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 564 mi (908 km) | 13 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Stokes County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Stokes County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 130 mi (209 km) away and roughly 3 hr 32 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Stokes County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.