National parks near City of Richmond, Virginia
City of Richmond is one town for park planning. See national parks near Richmond — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to City of Richmond, Virginia is Shenandoah National Park — about 83 mi (134 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 25 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Shenandoah.
National parks near City of Richmond
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 83 mi (134 km) | 2 hr 25 min | Doable as a day trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 201 mi (323 km) | 5 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 320 mi (516 km) | 8 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 335 mi (540 km) | 8 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 363 mi (585 km) | 9 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 406 mi (654 km) | 10 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 450 mi (724 km) | 11 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 475 mi (764 km) | 11 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 476 mi (766 km) | 11 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 521 mi (839 km) | 12 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in City of Richmond
Common questions
What is the closest national park to City of Richmond?
Shenandoah National Park, about 83 mi (134 km) away and roughly 2 hr 25 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from City of Richmond in a day?
Shenandoah National Park — all within about three hours' drive.