National parks near Franklin County, Virginia
The closest national park to Franklin County, Virginia is New River Gorge National Park — about 100 mi (162 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 50 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: New River Gorge.
National parks near Franklin County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 100 mi (162 km) | 2 hr 50 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 133 mi (214 km) | 3 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 228 mi (367 km) | 5 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 229 mi (369 km) | 5 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 307 mi (494 km) | 7 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 346 mi (556 km) | 8 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 372 mi (598 km) | 9 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 479 mi (772 km) | 11 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 503 mi (809 km) | 12 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 544 mi (876 km) | 13 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Franklin County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Franklin County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 100 mi (162 km) away and roughly 2 hr 50 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Franklin County in a day?
New River Gorge National Park — all within about three hours' drive.