National parks near Nelson County, Virginia
Nelson County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Lovingston — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Nelson County, Virginia is Shenandoah National Park — about 55 mi (88.5 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 45 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Shenandoah.
National parks near Nelson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 55 mi (88.5 km) | 1 hr 45 min | Doable as a day trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 121 mi (195 km) | 3 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 274 mi (442 km) | 6 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 301 mi (484 km) | 7 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 302 mi (485 km) | 7 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 344 mi (554 km) | 8 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 399 mi (642 km) | 9 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 421 mi (677 km) | 10 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 474 mi (763 km) | 11 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 489 mi (786 km) | 12 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Nelson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Nelson County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 55 mi (88.5 km) away and roughly 1 hr 45 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Nelson County in a day?
Shenandoah National Park — all within about three hours' drive.