National parks near Yancey County, North Carolina
Yancey County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Burnsville — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Yancey County, North Carolina is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 73.2 mi (118 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 11 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains.
National parks near Yancey County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 73.2 mi (118 km) | 2 hr 11 min | Doable as a day trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 163 mi (263 km) | 4 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 171 mi (275 km) | 4 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 228 mi (368 km) | 5 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 283 mi (455 km) | 7 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 370 mi (595 km) | 9 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 418 mi (673 km) | 10 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 472 mi (759 km) | 11 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 472 mi (759 km) | 11 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 577 mi (928 km) | 14 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Yancey County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Yancey County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 73.2 mi (118 km) away and roughly 2 hr 11 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Yancey County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.