National parks near Ritchie County, West Virginia
The closest national park to Ritchie County, West Virginia is New River Gorge National Park — about 80.8 mi (130 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 22 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 Ritchie County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 80.8 mi (130 km) | 2 hr 22 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 141 mi (227 km) | 3 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 152 mi (244 km) | 4 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 204 mi (329 km) | 5 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 287 mi (461 km) | 7 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 310 mi (499 km) | 7 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 337 mi (543 km) | 8 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 360 mi (579 km) | 8 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 377 mi (607 km) | 9 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 394 mi (634 km) | 9 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Ritchie County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Ritchie County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 80.8 mi (130 km) away and roughly 2 hr 22 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Ritchie County in a day?
New River Gorge National Park — all within about three hours' drive.