National parks near Orange County, Virginia
The closest national park to Orange County, Virginia is Shenandoah National Park — about 28.3 mi (45.6 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 1 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Shenandoah National Park.
Shenandoah National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Congaree National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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National parks near Orange County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 28.3 mi (45.6 km) | 1 hr 1 min | Doable as a day trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 171 mi (276 km) | 4 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 280 mi (451 km) | 7 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 349 mi (562 km) | 8 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 352 mi (566 km) | 8 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 361 mi (580 km) | 8 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 396 mi (638 km) | 9 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 432 mi (695 km) | 10 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 452 mi (728 km) | 11 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 467 mi (751 km) | 11 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Orange County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Orange County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 28.3 mi (45.6 km) away and roughly 1 hr 1 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Orange County in a day?
Shenandoah National Park — all within about three hours' drive.