National parks near Braxton County, West Virginia
Braxton County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Sutton — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Braxton County, West Virginia is New River Gorge National Park — about 45.7 mi (73.6 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 31 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: New River Gorge.
National parks near Braxton County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 45.7 mi (73.6 km) | 1 hr 31 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 128 mi (206 km) | 3 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 183 mi (295 km) | 4 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 247 mi (398 km) | 6 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 263 mi (423 km) | 6 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 311 mi (500 km) | 7 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 338 mi (543 km) | 8 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 372 mi (598 km) | 9 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 395 mi (635 km) | 9 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 432 mi (695 km) | 10 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Braxton County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Braxton County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 45.7 mi (73.6 km) away and roughly 1 hr 31 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Braxton County in a day?
New River Gorge National Park — all within about three hours' drive.