National parks near City of Portsmouth, Virginia
The closest national park to City of Portsmouth, Virginia is Shenandoah National Park — about 161 mi (259 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 16 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Shenandoah National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Congaree National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Best time to visit Shenandoah National Park. Getting to Shenandoah National Park. Camping at Shenandoah National Park. Permits for Shenandoah National Park. Timed entry and tours at Shenandoah National Park.
National parks near City of Portsmouth
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 161 mi (259 km) | 4 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 274 mi (441 km) | 6 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 327 mi (527 km) | 8 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 411 mi (661 km) | 10 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 414 mi (666 km) | 10 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 485 mi (780 km) | 11 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 514 mi (827 km) | 12 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 520 mi (837 km) | 12 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 539 mi (868 km) | 13 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 586 mi (943 km) | 14 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in City of Portsmouth
Common questions
What is the closest national park to City of Portsmouth?
Shenandoah National Park, about 161 mi (259 km) away and roughly 4 hr 16 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from City of Portsmouth in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.