National parks near Lee County, Virginia
The closest national park to Lee County, Virginia is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 83.9 mi (135 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 26 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Congaree National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
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National parks near Lee County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 83.9 mi (135 km) | 2 hr 26 min | Doable as a day trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 140 mi (226 km) | 3 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 173 mi (278 km) | 4 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 241 mi (388 km) | 6 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 284 mi (457 km) | 7 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 320 mi (515 km) | 8 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 362 mi (582 km) | 9 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 402 mi (647 km) | 9 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 412 mi (663 km) | 10 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 535 mi (861 km) | 13 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lee County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lee County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 83.9 mi (135 km) away and roughly 2 hr 26 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lee County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.