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.
New River Gorge National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Congaree National Park
Great Smoky Mountains 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 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.