National parks near Beverly, Ohio
Beverly sits inside the Marietta area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Marietta for the full write-up.
New River Gorge National Park is the closest national park to Beverly, Ohio — 106 mi (171 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 58 min behind the wheel.
New River Gorge makes a full day trip — leave early. Cuyahoga Valley, Point Pelee, and Shenandoah are better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Beverly gates the entrance itself, but Shenandoah National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Beverly has a population of about 1,308.
National parks near Beverly
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 106 mi (171 km) | 2 hr 58 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 117 mi (188 km) | 3 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 174 mi (279 km) | 4 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 190 mi (306 km) | 4 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 291 mi (469 km) | 7 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 291 mi (469 km) | 7 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 320 mi (516 km) | 8 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 327 mi (527 km) | 8 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 379 mi (611 km) | 9 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 393 mi (632 km) | 9 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Beverly
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah | Old Rag Mountain Tickets | One road or area | Timed reservation |
| Great Smoky Mountains | Great Smoky Mountains National Park Parking Tag | Parking, not an entrance fee | Timed reservation |
Camping near Beverly
Within reach of Beverly, 50 campgrounds across 6 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 30 at Great Smoky Mountains, 5 at New River Gorge, 5 at Mammoth Cave, and 5 at Indiana Dunes, plus 2 more parks with fewer sites.
Recreation.gov releases most national park campsites six months before the arrival date, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Windows are set per campground, so confirm yours on the Seasons and Fees tab on that campground page.
Once a date is gone, cancellations are the real supply, and they get taken within minutes of appearing.
When to make this trip
New River Gorge National Park is generally best March through May, then September through November, with February and December as the quieter shoulder either side.
Midsummer is hot, humid, and buggy; winter is mild and one of the better times to visit.
Biting insects and afternoon storms dominate summer. Repellent and a rain shell matter more than warm layers.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Beverly are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Valley → Point Pelee | 71.1 mi (114 km) | 2 hr 8 min |
| New River Gorge → Shenandoah | 151 mi (244 km) | 4 hr 2 min |
| New River Gorge → Cuyahoga Valley | 220 mi (355 km) | 5 hr 40 min |
Planning a trip from Beverly
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Beverly?
New River Gorge National Park. It is about 106 mi (171 km) from Beverly, roughly 2 hr 58 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Beverly?
Yes — New River Gorge National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Beverly?
10 parks are within reach of Beverly, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Beverly?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 1 put a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Old Rag Mountain Tickets at Shenandoah. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near Beverly?
Recreation.gov lists 50 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Beverly. They are spread across 6 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Beverly?
For New River Gorge National Park, the closest one, generally March through May, then September through November. Either side of that, February and December stays quieter.