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.
New River Gorge National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Congaree National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Cuyahoga Valley 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 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.