National Parks Near Raleigh, North Carolina

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 180 national parks near Raleigh. The closest park is just 71.6 miles away—perfect for a weekend getaway.

180
Parks Within Range
2
Within 100 Miles
71.6
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Raleigh

⭐ Closest
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
71.6 mi (~1 hr 26 min)

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

Greensboro, North Carolina
National Military Park
Moores Creek National Battlefield
96.1 mi (~1 hr 55 min)

Moores Creek National Battlefield

Currie, North Carolina
National Battlefield

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Raleigh

Booker T Washington National Monument
110.5 mi (~2 hr 13 min)

Booker T Washington National Monument

Hardy, Virginia
National Monument
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
111 mi (~2 hr 13 min)

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Appomattox, Virginia
National Historical Park
Petersburg National Battlefield
117 mi (~2 hr 20 min)

Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg, Virginia
National Battlefield
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
139.1 mi (~2 hr 47 min)

Maggie L Walker National Historic Site

Richmond, Virginia
National Historic Site
Richmond National Battlefield Park
139.7 mi (~2 hr 48 min)

Richmond National Battlefield Park

Richmond, Virginia
National Battlefield Park
Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
143.8 mi (~2 hr 53 min)

Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Jamestown, Virginia
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Cape Lookout National Seashore
145.2 mi (~2 hr 54 min)

Cape Lookout National Seashore

Harkers Island, North Carolina
National Seashore
Colonial National Historical Park
150.3 mi (~3 hr)

Colonial National Historical Park

Yorktown, Virginia
National Historical Park
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
155 mi (~3 hr 6 min)

Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Yorktown, Virginia
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Fort Monroe National Monument
155.6 mi (~3 hr 7 min)

Fort Monroe National Monument

Fort Monroe, Virginia
National Monument
Green Springs
157.9 mi (~3 hr 9 min)

Green Springs

Multiple Privately Owned Properties, Virginia
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
160.3 mi (~3 hr 12 min)

Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

Gaffney, North Carolina
National Historic Trail

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Raleigh

Prince William Forest Park
205.7 mi (~4 hr 7 min)

Prince William Forest Park

Virginia
Park
Thomas Stone National Historic Site
209.4 mi (~4 hr 11 min)

Thomas Stone National Historic Site

Maryland
National Historic Site
Gauley River National Recreation Area
212.5 mi (~4 hr 15 min)

Gauley River National Recreation Area

West Virginia
National Recreation Area
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
213.7 mi (~4 hr 16 min)

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

South Carolina
National Historic Site
Blue Ridge Parkway
216.5 mi (~4 hr 20 min)

Blue Ridge Parkway

North Carolina
Parkway
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
217.3 mi (~4 hr 21 min)

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

North Carolina
National Historic Site
Manassas National Battlefield Park
218.5 mi (~4 hr 22 min)

Manassas National Battlefield Park

Virginia
National Battlefield Park
Piscataway Park
219.1 mi (~4 hr 23 min)

Piscataway Park

Maryland
Park
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
220.4 mi (~4 hr 24 min)

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

South Carolina
National Historical Park
Fort Washington Park
221.1 mi (~4 hr 25 min)

Fort Washington Park

Maryland
Park
Ninety Six National Historic Site
222.2 mi (~4 hr 27 min)

Ninety Six National Historic Site

South Carolina
National Historic Site
Harmony Hall
223.8 mi (~4 hr 29 min)

Harmony Hall

Maryland

Planning Your Visit from Raleigh

Raleigh 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 71.6 miles—approximately 1 hr 26 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 Raleigh

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