National parks near Fayette County, West Virginia
The closest national park to Fayette County, West Virginia is New River Gorge National Park — about 5.8 mi (9.4 km) away, or roughly 16 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: New River Gorge National Park.
New River Gorge National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Point Pelee 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 Fayette County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 5.8 mi (9.4 km) | 16 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Shenandoah National Park | 156 mi (250 km) | 4 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 212 mi (342 km) | 5 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 225 mi (362 km) | 5 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 277 mi (446 km) | 7 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 284 mi (457 km) | 7 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 292 mi (470 km) | 7 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 404 mi (650 km) | 10 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 422 mi (679 km) | 10 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 480 mi (772 km) | 11 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Fayette County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Fayette County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 5.8 mi (9.4 km) away and roughly 16 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Fayette County in a day?
New River Gorge National Park — all within about three hours' drive.