National parks near Arlington County, Virginia
Arlington County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Arlington — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Arlington County, Virginia is Shenandoah National Park — about 71.5 mi (115 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 9 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Shenandoah.
National parks near Arlington County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 71.5 mi (115 km) | 2 hr 9 min | Doable as a day trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 222 mi (358 km) | 5 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 286 mi (460 km) | 7 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 356 mi (573 km) | 8 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 366 mi (589 km) | 9 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 382 mi (616 km) | 9 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 408 mi (656 km) | 10 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 420 mi (677 km) | 10 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 438 mi (705 km) | 10 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 496 mi (798 km) | 12 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Arlington County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Arlington County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 71.5 mi (115 km) away and roughly 2 hr 9 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Arlington County in a day?
Shenandoah National Park — all within about three hours' drive.