National parks near Pittsylvania County, Virginia
The closest national park to Pittsylvania County, Virginia is New River Gorge National Park — about 126 mi (203 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 26 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Pittsylvania County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 126 mi (203 km) | 3 hr 26 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 129 mi (208 km) | 3 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 226 mi (364 km) | 5 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 247 mi (398 km) | 6 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 325 mi (523 km) | 8 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 371 mi (598 km) | 9 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 392 mi (630 km) | 9 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 490 mi (788 km) | 12 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 529 mi (851 km) | 12 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 549 mi (883 km) | 13 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Pittsylvania County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Pittsylvania County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 126 mi (203 km) away and roughly 3 hr 26 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Pittsylvania County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.