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 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.