National parks near Russell County, Virginia
The closest national park to Russell County, Virginia is New River Gorge National Park — about 97.7 mi (157 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 46 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: New River Gorge National Park.
New River Gorge National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Congaree National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Cuyahoga Valley 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 Russell County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 97.7 mi (157 km) | 2 hr 46 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 121 mi (194 km) | 3 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 220 mi (355 km) | 5 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 230 mi (370 km) | 5 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 234 mi (377 km) | 5 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 300 mi (483 km) | 7 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 349 mi (562 km) | 8 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 421 mi (677 km) | 10 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 455 mi (733 km) | 11 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 507 mi (817 km) | 12 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Russell County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Russell County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 97.7 mi (157 km) away and roughly 2 hr 46 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Russell County in a day?
New River Gorge National Park — all within about three hours' drive.