National parks near Mercer County, West Virginia
The closest national park to Mercer County, West Virginia is New River Gorge National Park — about 53.2 mi (85.7 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 43 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: New River Gorge National Park.
New River Gorge National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Congaree National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Cuyahoga Valley 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 Mercer County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 53.2 mi (85.7 km) | 1 hr 43 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 176 mi (283 km) | 4 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 177 mi (284 km) | 4 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 245 mi (394 km) | 6 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 270 mi (435 km) | 6 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 273 mi (439 km) | 6 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 330 mi (531 km) | 8 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 434 mi (699 km) | 10 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 469 mi (755 km) | 11 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 498 mi (801 km) | 12 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Mercer County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Mercer County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 53.2 mi (85.7 km) away and roughly 1 hr 43 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Mercer County in a day?
New River Gorge National Park — all within about three hours' drive.