National parks near Patrick County, Virginia
The closest national park to Patrick County, Virginia is New River Gorge National Park — about 109 mi (176 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 2 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
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 Patrick County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 109 mi (176 km) | 3 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 166 mi (267 km) | 4 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 199 mi (320 km) | 5 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 200 mi (322 km) | 5 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 326 mi (524 km) | 8 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 327 mi (526 km) | 8 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 388 mi (624 km) | 9 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 504 mi (811 km) | 12 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 506 mi (815 km) | 12 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 561 mi (903 km) | 13 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Patrick County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Patrick County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 109 mi (176 km) away and roughly 3 hr 2 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Patrick County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.