National Parks Near Durham, North Carolina
Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 181 national parks near Durham. The closest park is just 53.6 miles away—perfect for a weekend getaway.
Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)
Perfect for day trips from Durham
Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)
Great for weekend trips from Durham
Petersburg National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Moores Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Richmond National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Green Springs
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
Kings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park
Colonial National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Bluestone National Scenic River
National Scenic River
Fort Monroe National Monument
National MonumentExtended Adventures (200-300 Miles)
Perfect for long weekend adventures from Durham
Thomas Stone National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Blue Ridge Parkway
Parkway
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Manassas National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Piscataway Park
Park
Fort Washington Park
Park
Harmony Hall
Fort Foote Park
Park
Ninety Six National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
National Historic SitePlanning Your Visit from Durham
Durham is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 3 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Guilford Courthouse National Military Park is your closest option at just 53.6 miles—approximately 1 hr 4 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 Durham
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