National parks near Montgomery County, Virginia
The closest national park to Montgomery County, Virginia is New River Gorge National Park — about 70.6 mi (114 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 7 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 Montgomery County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 70.6 mi (114 km) | 2 hr 7 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 146 mi (234 km) | 3 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 206 mi (331 km) | 5 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 237 mi (381 km) | 6 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 286 mi (460 km) | 7 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 313 mi (504 km) | 7 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 348 mi (561 km) | 8 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 469 mi (756 km) | 11 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 470 mi (757 km) | 11 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 532 mi (856 km) | 13 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Montgomery County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Montgomery County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 70.6 mi (114 km) away and roughly 2 hr 7 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Montgomery County in a day?
New River Gorge National Park — all within about three hours' drive.