National parks near Surry County, North Carolina
The closest national park to Surry County, North Carolina is New River Gorge National Park — about 116 mi (186 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 11 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Surry County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 116 mi (186 km) | 3 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 171 mi (274 km) | 4 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 183 mi (295 km) | 4 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 193 mi (311 km) | 5 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 305 mi (491 km) | 7 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 336 mi (540 km) | 8 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 395 mi (636 km) | 9 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 498 mi (801 km) | 12 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 524 mi (843 km) | 12 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 542 mi (873 km) | 13 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Surry County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Surry County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 116 mi (186 km) away and roughly 3 hr 11 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Surry County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.