National parks near Bedford County, Virginia
Bedford County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Bedford — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Bedford County, Virginia is Shenandoah National Park — about 99.1 mi (160 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 48 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Shenandoah and New River Gorge.
National parks near Bedford County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 99.1 mi (160 km) | 2 hr 48 min | Doable as a day trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 105 mi (169 km) | 2 hr 56 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Congaree National Park | 259 mi (417 km) | 6 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 261 mi (419 km) | 6 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 292 mi (471 km) | 7 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 360 mi (579 km) | 8 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 369 mi (594 km) | 9 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 455 mi (732 km) | 11 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 506 mi (814 km) | 12 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 516 mi (830 km) | 12 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Bedford County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Bedford County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 99.1 mi (160 km) away and roughly 2 hr 48 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Bedford County in a day?
Shenandoah National Park and New River Gorge National Park — all within about three hours' drive.