National parks near Transylvania County, North Carolina
Transylvania County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Brevard — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Transylvania County, North Carolina is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 52.8 mi (84.9 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 42 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains.
National parks near Transylvania County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 52.8 mi (84.9 km) | 1 hr 42 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Congaree National Park | 150 mi (241 km) | 4 hr | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 216 mi (348 km) | 5 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 231 mi (372 km) | 5 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 332 mi (535 km) | 8 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 420 mi (676 km) | 10 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 466 mi (749 km) | 11 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 473 mi (761 km) | 11 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 501 mi (807 km) | 12 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 587 mi (944 km) | 14 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Transylvania County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Transylvania County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 52.8 mi (84.9 km) away and roughly 1 hr 42 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Transylvania County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.