National parks near Smyth County, Virginia
The closest national park to Smyth County, Virginia is New River Gorge National Park — about 89.6 mi (144 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 34 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
Shenandoah National Park
Congaree National Park
Mammoth Cave 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 Smyth County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 89.6 mi (144 km) | 2 hr 34 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 139 mi (223 km) | 3 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 212 mi (341 km) | 5 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 216 mi (347 km) | 5 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 251 mi (403 km) | 6 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 304 mi (490 km) | 7 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 358 mi (577 km) | 8 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 444 mi (714 km) | 10 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 486 mi (782 km) | 11 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 506 mi (814 km) | 12 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Smyth County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Smyth County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 89.6 mi (144 km) away and roughly 2 hr 34 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Smyth County in a day?
New River Gorge National Park — all within about three hours' drive.