National Parks Near Newport News, Virginia

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 186 national parks near Newport News. The closest park is just 9.3 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

186
Parks Within Range
14
Within 100 Miles
9.3
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Newport News

⭐ Closest
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
9.3 mi (~11 min)

Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Yorktown, Virginia
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Fort Monroe National Monument
10.6 mi (~13 min)

Fort Monroe National Monument

Fort Monroe, Virginia
National Monument
Colonial National Historical Park
12.7 mi (~15 min)

Colonial National Historical Park

Yorktown, Virginia
National Historical Park
Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
17.5 mi (~21 min)

Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Jamestown, Virginia
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park
27.9 mi (~33 min)

Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Fort Story, Virginia
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Richmond National Battlefield Park
52.8 mi (~1 hr 3 min)

Richmond National Battlefield Park

Richmond, Virginia
National Battlefield Park
Petersburg National Battlefield
55.7 mi (~1 hr 7 min)

Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg, Virginia
National Battlefield
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
61.8 mi (~1 hr 14 min)

Maggie L Walker National Historic Site

Richmond, Virginia
National Historic Site
George Washington Birthplace National Monument
80.3 mi (~1 hr 36 min)

George Washington Birthplace National Monument

Colonial Beach, Virginia
National Monument
Wright Brothers National Memorial
86.4 mi (~1 hr 44 min)

Wright Brothers National Memorial

Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
National Memorial
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
90.2 mi (~1 hr 48 min)

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

Manteo, North Carolina
National Historic Site
Assateague Island National Seashore
94.9 mi (~1 hr 54 min)

Assateague Island National Seashore

Berlin, Maryland
National Seashore

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Newport News

Thomas Stone National Historic Site
104.3 mi (~2 hr 5 min)

Thomas Stone National Historic Site

Port Tobacco, Maryland
National Historic Site
Green Springs
114.7 mi (~2 hr 18 min)

Green Springs

Multiple Privately Owned Properties, Virginia
Prince William Forest Park
115 mi (~2 hr 18 min)

Prince William Forest Park

Triangle, Virginia
Park
Piscataway Park
115.6 mi (~2 hr 19 min)

Piscataway Park

Accokeek, Maryland
Park
Fort Washington Park
116.3 mi (~2 hr 20 min)

Fort Washington Park

Fort Washington, Maryland
Park
Harmony Hall
118.3 mi (~2 hr 22 min)

Harmony Hall

Fort Washington, Maryland
Fort Foote Park
120.1 mi (~2 hr 24 min)

Fort Foote Park

Oxon Hill, Maryland
Park
Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm
122.3 mi (~2 hr 27 min)

Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm

Oxon Hill, Maryland
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
124.4 mi (~2 hr 29 min)

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Buxton, North Carolina
National Seashore
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
125.8 mi (~2 hr 31 min)

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site

Washington, District of Columbia
National Historic Site
National Capital Parks-East
126.1 mi (~2 hr 31 min)

National Capital Parks-East

Washington, District of Columbia
Fort Dupont Park
126.4 mi (~2 hr 32 min)

Fort Dupont Park

Washington, District of Columbia

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Newport News

Moores Creek National Battlefield
203.5 mi (~4 hr 4 min)

Moores Creek National Battlefield

North Carolina
National Battlefield
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
209.4 mi (~4 hr 11 min)

Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site

Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
210 mi (~4 hr 12 min)

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Pennsylvania
National Memorial
Independence National Historical Park
210.2 mi (~4 hr 12 min)

Independence National Historical Park

Pennsylvania
National Historical Park
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
211.1 mi (~4 hr 13 min)

Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site

Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Valley Forge National Historical Park
215.5 mi (~4 hr 19 min)

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Pennsylvania
National Historical Park
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
218.8 mi (~4 hr 23 min)

Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site

Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
219.1 mi (~4 hr 23 min)

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Pennsylvania
National Monument
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
220.9 mi (~4 hr 25 min)

New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve

New Jersey
National Reserve
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
225.5 mi (~4 hr 31 min)

Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail

Massachusetts
National Historic Trail
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
229.6 mi (~4 hr 36 min)

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Connecticut
National Scenic Trail
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
242.6 mi (~4 hr 51 min)

Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River

Pennsylvania
National Wild and Scenic River

Planning Your Visit from Newport News

Newport News is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 14 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park is your closest option at just 9.3 miles—approximately 11 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 Newport News

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