National parks near Scott County, Virginia
The closest national park to Scott County, Virginia is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 89.2 mi (144 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 34 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Congaree National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
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National parks near Scott County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 89.2 mi (144 km) | 2 hr 34 min | Doable as a day trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 129 mi (207 km) | 3 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 199 mi (320 km) | 5 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 222 mi (357 km) | 5 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 266 mi (428 km) | 6 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 323 mi (520 km) | 8 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 369 mi (594 km) | 9 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 422 mi (679 km) | 10 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 438 mi (705 km) | 10 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 534 mi (859 km) | 13 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Scott County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Scott County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 89.2 mi (144 km) away and roughly 2 hr 34 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Scott County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.