National parks near Mason County, West Virginia
The closest national park to Mason County, West Virginia is New River Gorge National Park — about 78.5 mi (126 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 18 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: New River Gorge National Park.
New River Gorge National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Mammoth Cave 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 Mason County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 78.5 mi (126 km) | 2 hr 18 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 165 mi (266 km) | 4 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 203 mi (327 km) | 5 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 215 mi (345 km) | 5 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 240 mi (386 km) | 6 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 247 mi (398 km) | 6 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 325 mi (523 km) | 8 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 360 mi (579 km) | 8 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 379 mi (610 km) | 9 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 430 mi (692 km) | 10 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Mason County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Mason County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 78.5 mi (126 km) away and roughly 2 hr 18 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Mason County in a day?
New River Gorge National Park — all within about three hours' drive.