National Parks Near Charlotte, North Carolina
Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 162 national parks near Charlotte. The closest park is just 30.7 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.
Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)
Perfect for day trips from Charlotte
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
Kings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park
Cowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
National Military Park
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Blue Ridge Parkway
Parkway
Congaree National Park
National ParkWeekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)
Great for weekend trips from Charlotte
Ninety Six National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Booker T Washington National Monument
National Monument
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
National Park
Bluestone National Scenic River
National Scenic River
Moores Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
National Historical Park
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
National Park & Preserve
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
National Historical ParkExtended Adventures (200-300 Miles)
Perfect for long weekend adventures from Charlotte
Gauley River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Obed Wild & Scenic River
Wild & Scenic River
Fort Pulaski National Monument
National Monument
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
Petersburg National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
Green Springs
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
National MonumentPlanning Your Visit from Charlotte
Charlotte is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 7 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail is your closest option at just 30.7 miles—approximately 37 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 Charlotte
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