National parks near Wilkes County, North Carolina
The closest national park to Wilkes County, North Carolina is New River Gorge National Park — about 131 mi (211 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 33 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 Wilkes County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 131 mi (211 km) | 3 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 139 mi (224 km) | 3 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 167 mi (269 km) | 4 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 224 mi (361 km) | 5 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 282 mi (454 km) | 7 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 350 mi (564 km) | 8 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 407 mi (655 km) | 10 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 494 mi (794 km) | 12 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 522 mi (841 km) | 12 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 545 mi (878 km) | 13 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Wilkes County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Wilkes County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 131 mi (211 km) away and roughly 3 hr 33 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Wilkes County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.