National parks near Washington County, Virginia
Washington County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Abingdon — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Washington County, Virginia is New River Gorge National Park — about 104 mi (167 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 55 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: New River Gorge.
National parks near Washington County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 104 mi (167 km) | 2 hr 55 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 119 mi (191 km) | 3 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 214 mi (344 km) | 5 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 232 mi (374 km) | 5 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 232 mi (374 km) | 5 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 312 mi (503 km) | 7 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 364 mi (585 km) | 9 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 437 mi (704 km) | 10 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 469 mi (755 km) | 11 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 517 mi (833 km) | 12 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Washington County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Washington County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 104 mi (167 km) away and roughly 2 hr 55 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Washington County in a day?
New River Gorge National Park — all within about three hours' drive.