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.
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.