National Parks Near Wilmington, North Carolina

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 157 national parks near Wilmington. The closest park is just 18.6 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

157
Parks Within Range
1
Within 100 Miles
18.6
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Wilmington

⭐ Closest
Moores Creek National Battlefield
18.6 mi (~22 min)

Moores Creek National Battlefield

Currie, North Carolina
National Battlefield

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Wilmington

Cape Lookout National Seashore
100.2 mi (~2 hr)

Cape Lookout National Seashore

Harkers Island, North Carolina
National Seashore
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
144.3 mi (~2 hr 53 min)

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
National Historic Site
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
150.4 mi (~3 hr)

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

Charleston, South Carolina
National Historical Park
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
153.9 mi (~3 hr 5 min)

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Buxton, North Carolina
National Seashore
Congaree National Park
163.4 mi (~3 hr 16 min)

Congaree National Park

Hopkins, South Carolina
National Park
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
169.8 mi (~3 hr 24 min)

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

Greensboro, North Carolina
National Military Park
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
172.6 mi (~3 hr 27 min)

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

Manteo, North Carolina
National Historic Site
Wright Brothers National Memorial
178.4 mi (~3 hr 34 min)

Wright Brothers National Memorial

Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
National Memorial

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Wilmington

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
201.4 mi (~4 hr 2 min)

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

South Carolina
National Historical Park
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
205 mi (~4 hr 6 min)

Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

North Carolina
National Historic Trail
Kings Mountain National Military Park
205.7 mi (~4 hr 7 min)

Kings Mountain National Military Park

South Carolina
National Military Park
Petersburg National Battlefield
206.6 mi (~4 hr 8 min)

Petersburg National Battlefield

Virginia
National Battlefield
Fort Monroe National Monument
213.8 mi (~4 hr 17 min)

Fort Monroe National Monument

Virginia
National Monument
Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park
216.1 mi (~4 hr 19 min)

Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Virginia
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
216.5 mi (~4 hr 20 min)

Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Virginia
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Colonial National Historical Park
220.4 mi (~4 hr 24 min)

Colonial National Historical Park

Virginia
National Historical Park
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
222.2 mi (~4 hr 27 min)

Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Virginia
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
223.2 mi (~4 hr 28 min)

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Virginia
National Historical Park
Booker T Washington National Monument
223.4 mi (~4 hr 28 min)

Booker T Washington National Monument

Virginia
National Monument
Cowpens National Battlefield
228.3 mi (~4 hr 34 min)

Cowpens National Battlefield

South Carolina
National Battlefield

Planning Your Visit from Wilmington

Wilmington is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 1 park within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Moores Creek National Battlefield is your closest option at just 18.6 miles—approximately 22 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 Wilmington

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