National Parks Near Chesapeake, Virginia

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 183 national parks near Chesapeake. The closest park is just 17.2 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

183
Parks Within Range
10
Within 100 Miles
17.2
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Chesapeake

⭐ Closest
Fort Monroe National Monument
17.2 mi (~21 min)

Fort Monroe National Monument

Fort Monroe, Virginia
National Monument
Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park
18.9 mi (~23 min)

Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Fort Story, Virginia
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
33.3 mi (~40 min)

Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Yorktown, Virginia
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Colonial National Historical Park
36.7 mi (~44 min)

Colonial National Historical Park

Yorktown, Virginia
National Historical Park
Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
39.7 mi (~48 min)

Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Jamestown, Virginia
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Wright Brothers National Memorial
62.3 mi (~1 hr 15 min)

Wright Brothers National Memorial

Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
National Memorial
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
65.9 mi (~1 hr 19 min)

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

Manteo, North Carolina
National Historic Site
Petersburg National Battlefield
71.8 mi (~1 hr 26 min)

Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg, Virginia
National Battlefield
Richmond National Battlefield Park
74.4 mi (~1 hr 29 min)

Richmond National Battlefield Park

Richmond, Virginia
National Battlefield Park
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
83.1 mi (~1 hr 40 min)

Maggie L Walker National Historic Site

Richmond, Virginia
National Historic Site

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Chesapeake

Cape Hatteras National Seashore
100.1 mi (~2 hr)

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Buxton, North Carolina
National Seashore
George Washington Birthplace National Monument
104.4 mi (~2 hr 5 min)

George Washington Birthplace National Monument

Colonial Beach, Virginia
National Monument
Assateague Island National Seashore
105.8 mi (~2 hr 7 min)

Assateague Island National Seashore

Berlin, Maryland
National Seashore
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park
116.8 mi (~2 hr 20 min)

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park

Church Creek, Maryland
National Historical Park
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
123.7 mi (~2 hr 28 min)

Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park

Fredericksburg, Virginia
National Military Park
Thomas Stone National Historic Site
128.4 mi (~2 hr 34 min)

Thomas Stone National Historic Site

Port Tobacco, Maryland
National Historic Site
Cape Lookout National Seashore
134.2 mi (~2 hr 41 min)

Cape Lookout National Seashore

Harkers Island, North Carolina
National Seashore
Green Springs
136.3 mi (~2 hr 44 min)

Green Springs

Multiple Privately Owned Properties, Virginia
Prince William Forest Park
139.3 mi (~2 hr 47 min)

Prince William Forest Park

Triangle, Virginia
Park
Piscataway Park
139.6 mi (~2 hr 48 min)

Piscataway Park

Accokeek, Maryland
Park
Fort Washington Park
140.3 mi (~2 hr 48 min)

Fort Washington Park

Fort Washington, Maryland
Park
Harmony Hall
142.2 mi (~2 hr 51 min)

Harmony Hall

Fort Washington, Maryland

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Chesapeake

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
202.4 mi (~4 hr 3 min)

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

North Carolina
National Military Park
Antietam National Battlefield
202.5 mi (~4 hr 3 min)

Antietam National Battlefield

Maryland
National Battlefield
Catoctin Mountain Park
209.2 mi (~4 hr 11 min)

Catoctin Mountain Park

Maryland
Park
First State National Historical Park
215.2 mi (~4 hr 18 min)

First State National Historical Park

Delaware
National Historical Park
Eisenhower National Historic Site
215.8 mi (~4 hr 19 min)

Eisenhower National Historic Site

Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Gettysburg National Military Park
216.7 mi (~4 hr 20 min)

Gettysburg National Military Park

Pennsylvania
National Military Park
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
227.4 mi (~4 hr 33 min)

Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site

Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
227.9 mi (~4 hr 33 min)

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Pennsylvania
National Memorial
Independence National Historical Park
228.2 mi (~4 hr 34 min)

Independence National Historical Park

Pennsylvania
National Historical Park
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
229.1 mi (~4 hr 35 min)

Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site

Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Valley Forge National Historical Park
234.7 mi (~4 hr 42 min)

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Pennsylvania
National Historical Park
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
236.8 mi (~4 hr 44 min)

New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve

New Jersey
National Reserve

Planning Your Visit from Chesapeake

Chesapeake is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 10 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Fort Monroe National Monument is your closest option at just 17.2 miles—approximately 21 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 Chesapeake

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