National parks near York County, Virginia
The closest national park to York County, Virginia is Shenandoah National Park — about 134 mi (216 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 38 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near York County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 134 mi (216 km) | 3 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 257 mi (413 km) | 6 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 339 mi (545 km) | 8 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 386 mi (621 km) | 9 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 407 mi (655 km) | 10 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 457 mi (736 km) | 11 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 484 mi (779 km) | 11 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 492 mi (792 km) | 12 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 528 mi (849 km) | 12 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 556 mi (895 km) | 13 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in York County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to York County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 134 mi (216 km) away and roughly 3 hr 38 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from York County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.