National parks near Essex County, Virginia
Essex County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Tappahannock — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Essex County, Virginia is Shenandoah National Park — about 91.1 mi (147 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 36 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Shenandoah.
National parks near Essex County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 91.1 mi (147 km) | 2 hr 36 min | Doable as a day trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 230 mi (370 km) | 5 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 339 mi (545 km) | 8 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 361 mi (581 km) | 8 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 403 mi (649 km) | 10 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 410 mi (659 km) | 10 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 433 mi (697 km) | 10 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 446 mi (718 km) | 11 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 505 mi (813 km) | 12 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 508 mi (818 km) | 12 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Essex County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Essex County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 91.1 mi (147 km) away and roughly 2 hr 36 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Essex County in a day?
Shenandoah National Park — all within about three hours' drive.