National Parks Near Cary, North Carolina

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 180 national parks near Cary. The closest park is just 63.9 miles away—perfect for a weekend getaway.

180
Parks Within Range
2
Within 100 Miles
63.9
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Cary

⭐ Closest
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
63.9 mi (~1 hr 17 min)

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

Greensboro, North Carolina
National Military Park
Moores Creek National Battlefield
99.6 mi (~1 hr 60 min)

Moores Creek National Battlefield

Currie, North Carolina
National Battlefield

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Cary

Booker T Washington National Monument
105.6 mi (~2 hr 7 min)

Booker T Washington National Monument

Hardy, Virginia
National Monument
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
109.8 mi (~2 hr 12 min)

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Appomattox, Virginia
National Historical Park
Petersburg National Battlefield
120.9 mi (~2 hr 25 min)

Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg, Virginia
National Battlefield
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
142.4 mi (~2 hr 51 min)

Maggie L Walker National Historic Site

Richmond, Virginia
National Historic Site
Richmond National Battlefield Park
143.4 mi (~2 hr 52 min)

Richmond National Battlefield Park

Richmond, Virginia
National Battlefield Park
Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
149.1 mi (~2 hr 59 min)

Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Jamestown, Virginia
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Cape Lookout National Seashore
152.8 mi (~3 hr 3 min)

Cape Lookout National Seashore

Harkers Island, North Carolina
National Seashore
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
152.9 mi (~3 hr 3 min)

Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

Gaffney, North Carolina
National Historic Trail
Kings Mountain National Military Park
153.6 mi (~3 hr 4 min)

Kings Mountain National Military Park

Blacksburg, South Carolina
National Military Park
Colonial National Historical Park
155.8 mi (~3 hr 7 min)

Colonial National Historical Park

Yorktown, Virginia
National Historical Park
Green Springs
158.6 mi (~3 hr 10 min)

Green Springs

Multiple Privately Owned Properties, Virginia
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
160.6 mi (~3 hr 13 min)

Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Yorktown, Virginia
Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Cary

Gauley River National Recreation Area
207.1 mi (~4 hr 9 min)

Gauley River National Recreation Area

West Virginia
National Recreation Area
Prince William Forest Park
207.7 mi (~4 hr 9 min)

Prince William Forest Park

Virginia
Park
Blue Ridge Parkway
208.5 mi (~4 hr 10 min)

Blue Ridge Parkway

North Carolina
Parkway
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
209.5 mi (~4 hr 11 min)

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

North Carolina
National Historic Site
Thomas Stone National Historic Site
212.1 mi (~4 hr 15 min)

Thomas Stone National Historic Site

Maryland
National Historic Site
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
212.1 mi (~4 hr 15 min)

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

South Carolina
National Historic Site
Ninety Six National Historic Site
215.7 mi (~4 hr 19 min)

Ninety Six National Historic Site

South Carolina
National Historic Site
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
218.7 mi (~4 hr 22 min)

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

South Carolina
National Historical Park
Manassas National Battlefield Park
220 mi (~4 hr 24 min)

Manassas National Battlefield Park

Virginia
National Battlefield Park
Piscataway Park
221.5 mi (~4 hr 26 min)

Piscataway Park

Maryland
Park
Fort Washington Park
223.6 mi (~4 hr 28 min)

Fort Washington Park

Maryland
Park
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
223.9 mi (~4 hr 29 min)

Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park

Virginia
National Historical Park

Planning Your Visit from Cary

Cary is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 2 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Guilford Courthouse National Military Park is your closest option at just 63.9 miles—approximately 1 hr 17 min by car.

Best practices: Check individual park pages for current conditions, entrance fees, and reservation requirements. Many parks offer America the Beautiful passes for frequent visitors. Remember to practice Leave No Trace principles and respect all park regulations during your visit.

Guided Tours Near Cary

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