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.

162
Parks Within Range
7
Within 100 Miles
30.7
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Charlotte

⭐ Closest
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
30.7 mi (~37 min)

Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

Gaffney, North Carolina
National Historic Trail
Kings Mountain National Military Park
31.5 mi (~38 min)

Kings Mountain National Military Park

Blacksburg, South Carolina
National Military Park
Cowpens National Battlefield
55 mi (~1 hr 6 min)

Cowpens National Battlefield

Gaffney, South Carolina
National Battlefield
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
84.1 mi (~1 hr 41 min)

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

Greensboro, North Carolina
National Military Park
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
90.8 mi (~1 hr 49 min)

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

Flat Rock, North Carolina
National Historic Site
Blue Ridge Parkway
95.5 mi (~1 hr 55 min)

Blue Ridge Parkway

Asheville, North Carolina
Parkway
Congaree National Park
99.3 mi (~1 hr 59 min)

Congaree National Park

Hopkins, South Carolina
National Park

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Charlotte

Ninety Six National Historic Site
100.3 mi (~2 hr)

Ninety Six National Historic Site

Ninety Six, South Carolina
National Historic Site
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
129 mi (~2 hr 35 min)

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site

Greeneville, Tennessee
National Historic Site
Booker T Washington National Monument
144.4 mi (~2 hr 53 min)

Booker T Washington National Monument

Hardy, Virginia
National Monument
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
152.3 mi (~3 hr 3 min)

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Gatlinburg, North Carolina
National Park
Bluestone National Scenic River
161.8 mi (~3 hr 14 min)

Bluestone National Scenic River

Pipestem, West Virginia
National Scenic River
Moores Creek National Battlefield
163.8 mi (~3 hr 17 min)

Moores Creek National Battlefield

Currie, North Carolina
National Battlefield
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
174.6 mi (~3 hr 30 min)

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
National Historic Site
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
179.6 mi (~3 hr 36 min)

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

Charleston, South Carolina
National Historical Park
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
182.5 mi (~3 hr 39 min)

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Middlesboro, Kentucky
National Historical Park
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
182.7 mi (~3 hr 39 min)

New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

Glen Jean, West Virginia
National Park & Preserve
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
187.3 mi (~3 hr 45 min)

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Appomattox, Virginia
National Historical Park
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
196.6 mi (~3 hr 56 min)

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

Beaufort, South Carolina
National Historical Park

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Charlotte

Gauley River National Recreation Area
206 mi (~4 hr 7 min)

Gauley River National Recreation Area

West Virginia
National Recreation Area
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
213.6 mi (~4 hr 16 min)

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Georgia
National Recreation Area
Obed Wild & Scenic River
219.3 mi (~4 hr 23 min)

Obed Wild & Scenic River

Tennessee
Wild & Scenic River
Fort Pulaski National Monument
220.9 mi (~4 hr 25 min)

Fort Pulaski National Monument

Georgia
National Monument
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
225.2 mi (~4 hr 30 min)

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Georgia
National Historical Park
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
228.5 mi (~4 hr 34 min)

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Georgia
National Historical Park
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
230.7 mi (~4 hr 37 min)

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

Georgia
National Battlefield Park
Petersburg National Battlefield
231.6 mi (~4 hr 38 min)

Petersburg National Battlefield

Virginia
National Battlefield
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
232.2 mi (~4 hr 39 min)

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

Kentucky
National River & Recreation Area
Green Springs
243.6 mi (~4 hr 52 min)

Green Springs

Virginia
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
248.2 mi (~4 hr 58 min)

Maggie L Walker National Historic Site

Virginia
National Historic Site
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
251.8 mi (~5 hr 2 min)

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

Kentucky
National Monument

Planning 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.

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