National parks near McDowell County, West Virginia
McDowell County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Welch — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to McDowell County, West Virginia is New River Gorge National Park — about 51.9 mi (83.6 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 41 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: New River Gorge.
National parks near McDowell County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 51.9 mi (83.6 km) | 1 hr 41 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 167 mi (268 km) | 4 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 192 mi (309 km) | 4 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 249 mi (400 km) | 6 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 256 mi (413 km) | 6 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 263 mi (423 km) | 6 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 317 mi (511 km) | 7 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 413 mi (664 km) | 10 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 465 mi (749 km) | 11 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 475 mi (764 km) | 11 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in McDowell County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to McDowell County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 51.9 mi (83.6 km) away and roughly 1 hr 41 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from McDowell County in a day?
New River Gorge National Park — all within about three hours' drive.