National parks near Washington County, North Carolina
Washington County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Plymouth — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Washington County, North Carolina is Shenandoah National Park — about 204 mi (328 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 17 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Washington County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 204 mi (328 km) | 5 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 270 mi (435 km) | 6 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 283 mi (456 km) | 7 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 382 mi (614 km) | 9 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 453 mi (729 km) | 11 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 523 mi (842 km) | 12 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 527 mi (848 km) | 12 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 572 mi (921 km) | 14 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 588 mi (946 km) | 14 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 644 mi (1036 km) | 15 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Washington County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Washington County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 204 mi (328 km) away and roughly 5 hr 17 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Washington County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.