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.

181
Parks Within Range
3
Within 100 Miles
53.6
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Durham

⭐ Closest
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
53.6 mi (~1 hr 4 min)

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

Greensboro, North Carolina
National Military Park
Booker T Washington National Monument
90.2 mi (~1 hr 48 min)

Booker T Washington National Monument

Hardy, Virginia
National Monument
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
95.9 mi (~1 hr 55 min)

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Appomattox, Virginia
National Historical Park

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Durham

Petersburg National Battlefield
114.3 mi (~2 hr 17 min)

Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg, Virginia
National Battlefield
Moores Creek National Battlefield
115.1 mi (~2 hr 18 min)

Moores Creek National Battlefield

Currie, North Carolina
National Battlefield
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
134.4 mi (~2 hr 41 min)

Maggie L Walker National Historic Site

Richmond, Virginia
National Historic Site
Richmond National Battlefield Park
136.3 mi (~2 hr 44 min)

Richmond National Battlefield Park

Richmond, Virginia
National Battlefield Park
Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
145.5 mi (~2 hr 55 min)

Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Jamestown, Virginia
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Green Springs
146.5 mi (~2 hr 56 min)

Green Springs

Multiple Privately Owned Properties, Virginia
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
151.3 mi (~3 hr 2 min)

Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

Gaffney, North Carolina
National Historic Trail
Kings Mountain National Military Park
152 mi (~3 hr 2 min)

Kings Mountain National Military Park

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

Colonial National Historical Park

Yorktown, Virginia
National Historical Park
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
157.8 mi (~3 hr 9 min)

Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Yorktown, Virginia
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Bluestone National Scenic River
158.5 mi (~3 hr 10 min)

Bluestone National Scenic River

Pipestem, West Virginia
National Scenic River
Fort Monroe National Monument
160.7 mi (~3 hr 13 min)

Fort Monroe National Monument

Fort Monroe, Virginia
National Monument

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Durham

Thomas Stone National Historic Site
202.9 mi (~4 hr 3 min)

Thomas Stone National Historic Site

Maryland
National Historic Site
Blue Ridge Parkway
203.3 mi (~4 hr 4 min)

Blue Ridge Parkway

North Carolina
Parkway
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
205.7 mi (~4 hr 7 min)

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

North Carolina
National Historic Site
Manassas National Battlefield Park
208.9 mi (~4 hr 11 min)

Manassas National Battlefield Park

Virginia
National Battlefield Park
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
210.9 mi (~4 hr 13 min)

Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park

Virginia
National Historical Park
Piscataway Park
211.9 mi (~4 hr 14 min)

Piscataway Park

Maryland
Park
Fort Washington Park
214 mi (~4 hr 17 min)

Fort Washington Park

Maryland
Park
Harmony Hall
216.8 mi (~4 hr 20 min)

Harmony Hall

Maryland
Fort Foote Park
217.5 mi (~4 hr 21 min)

Fort Foote Park

Maryland
Park
Ninety Six National Historic Site
217.8 mi (~4 hr 21 min)

Ninety Six National Historic Site

South Carolina
National Historic Site
Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm
220.2 mi (~4 hr 24 min)

Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm

Maryland
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
220.2 mi (~4 hr 24 min)

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site

Tennessee
National Historic Site

Planning 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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