National parks near Fairfax County, Virginia
The closest national park to Fairfax County, Virginia is Shenandoah National Park — about 63.5 mi (102 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 57 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Shenandoah National Park.
Shenandoah National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Rouge National Park
Thousand Islands National Park
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National parks near Fairfax County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 63.5 mi (102 km) | 1 hr 57 min | Doable as a day trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 214 mi (345 km) | 5 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 281 mi (452 km) | 7 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 351 mi (565 km) | 8 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 366 mi (588 km) | 9 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 386 mi (621 km) | 9 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 402 mi (646 km) | 9 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 413 mi (664 km) | 10 hr 13 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 | 494 mi (796 km) | 12 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Fairfax County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Fairfax County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 63.5 mi (102 km) away and roughly 1 hr 57 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Fairfax County in a day?
Shenandoah National Park — all within about three hours' drive.