National Parks Near Greensboro, North Carolina

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 181 national parks near Greensboro. The closest park is just 5 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

181
Parks Within Range
2
Within 100 Miles
5
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Greensboro

⭐ Closest
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
5 mi (~6 min)

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

Greensboro, North Carolina
National Military Park
Booker T Washington National Monument
72.1 mi (~1 hr 27 min)

Booker T Washington National Monument

Hardy, Virginia
National Monument

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Greensboro

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
105.8 mi (~2 hr 7 min)

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Appomattox, Virginia
National Historical Park
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
109.9 mi (~2 hr 12 min)

Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

Gaffney, North Carolina
National Historic Trail
Kings Mountain National Military Park
110.5 mi (~2 hr 13 min)

Kings Mountain National Military Park

Blacksburg, South Carolina
National Military Park
Bluestone National Scenic River
122.4 mi (~2 hr 27 min)

Bluestone National Scenic River

Pipestem, West Virginia
National Scenic River
Cowpens National Battlefield
130.7 mi (~2 hr 37 min)

Cowpens National Battlefield

Gaffney, South Carolina
National Battlefield
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
140.9 mi (~2 hr 49 min)

New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

Glen Jean, West Virginia
National Park & Preserve
Moores Creek National Battlefield
146.4 mi (~2 hr 56 min)

Moores Creek National Battlefield

Currie, North Carolina
National Battlefield
Petersburg National Battlefield
149.9 mi (~2 hr 60 min)

Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg, Virginia
National Battlefield
Blue Ridge Parkway
155 mi (~3 hr 6 min)

Blue Ridge Parkway

Asheville, North Carolina
Parkway
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
159.3 mi (~3 hr 11 min)

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

Flat Rock, North Carolina
National Historic Site
Gauley River National Recreation Area
161.8 mi (~3 hr 14 min)

Gauley River National Recreation Area

Glen Jean, West Virginia
National Recreation Area
Green Springs
162 mi (~3 hr 14 min)

Green Springs

Multiple Privately Owned Properties, Virginia

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Greensboro

Fort Monroe National Monument
204.5 mi (~4 hr 5 min)

Fort Monroe National Monument

Virginia
National Monument
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
210.7 mi (~4 hr 13 min)

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

North Carolina
National Park
Cape Lookout National Seashore
212.3 mi (~4 hr 15 min)

Cape Lookout National Seashore

North Carolina
National Seashore
George Washington Birthplace National Monument
215.6 mi (~4 hr 19 min)

George Washington Birthplace National Monument

Virginia
National Monument
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
215.9 mi (~4 hr 19 min)

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Kentucky
National Historical Park
Prince William Forest Park
218.1 mi (~4 hr 22 min)

Prince William Forest Park

Virginia
Park
Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park
218.3 mi (~4 hr 22 min)

Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Virginia
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
218.6 mi (~4 hr 22 min)

Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park

Virginia
National Historical Park
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
223 mi (~4 hr 28 min)

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

South Carolina
National Historic Site
Manassas National Battlefield Park
226.5 mi (~4 hr 32 min)

Manassas National Battlefield Park

Virginia
National Battlefield Park
Thomas Stone National Historic Site
227.4 mi (~4 hr 33 min)

Thomas Stone National Historic Site

Maryland
National Historic Site
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
228.1 mi (~4 hr 34 min)

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

North Carolina
National Historic Site

Planning Your Visit from Greensboro

Greensboro is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 2 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Guilford Courthouse National Military Park is your closest option at just 5 miles—approximately 6 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 Greensboro

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