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 Park.
New River Gorge National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Congaree National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Best time to visit New River Gorge National Park. Getting to New River Gorge National Park. Camping at New River Gorge National Park. Timed entry and tours at New River Gorge National Park.
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.