National parks near Wood County, West Virginia
The closest national park to Wood County, West Virginia is New River Gorge National Park — about 87.8 mi (141 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 32 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 Wood County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 87.8 mi (141 km) | 2 hr 32 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 135 mi (217 km) | 3 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 180 mi (290 km) | 4 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 192 mi (310 km) | 5 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 276 mi (445 km) | 6 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 286 mi (460 km) | 7 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 333 mi (536 km) | 8 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 343 mi (552 km) | 8 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 383 mi (616 km) | 9 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 396 mi (638 km) | 9 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Wood County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Wood County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 87.8 mi (141 km) away and roughly 2 hr 32 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Wood County in a day?
New River Gorge National Park — all within about three hours' drive.