National Parks Near Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 181 national parks near Winston-Salem. The closest park is just 22.5 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

181
Parks Within Range
4
Within 100 Miles
22.5
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Winston-Salem

⭐ Closest
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
22.5 mi (~27 min)

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

Greensboro, North Carolina
National Military Park
Booker T Washington National Monument
75.7 mi (~1 hr 31 min)

Booker T Washington National Monument

Hardy, Virginia
National Monument
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
91.9 mi (~1 hr 50 min)

Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

Gaffney, North Carolina
National Historic Trail
Kings Mountain National Military Park
92.5 mi (~1 hr 51 min)

Kings Mountain National Military Park

Blacksburg, South Carolina
National Military Park

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Winston-Salem

Bluestone National Scenic River
109.2 mi (~2 hr 11 min)

Bluestone National Scenic River

Pipestem, West Virginia
National Scenic River
Cowpens National Battlefield
110.5 mi (~2 hr 13 min)

Cowpens National Battlefield

Gaffney, South Carolina
National Battlefield
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
119.3 mi (~2 hr 23 min)

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Appomattox, Virginia
National Historical Park
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
129.1 mi (~2 hr 35 min)

New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

Glen Jean, West Virginia
National Park & Preserve
Blue Ridge Parkway
130.9 mi (~2 hr 37 min)

Blue Ridge Parkway

Asheville, North Carolina
Parkway
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
136.5 mi (~2 hr 44 min)

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

Flat Rock, North Carolina
National Historic Site
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
144.8 mi (~2 hr 54 min)

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site

Greeneville, Tennessee
National Historic Site
Gauley River National Recreation Area
151.4 mi (~3 hr 2 min)

Gauley River National Recreation Area

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

Congaree National Park

Hopkins, South Carolina
National Park
Moores Creek National Battlefield
165.4 mi (~3 hr 18 min)

Moores Creek National Battlefield

Currie, North Carolina
National Battlefield
Ninety Six National Historic Site
168.3 mi (~3 hr 22 min)

Ninety Six National Historic Site

Ninety Six, South Carolina
National Historic Site
Petersburg National Battlefield
171 mi (~3 hr 25 min)

Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg, Virginia
National Battlefield

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Winston-Salem

Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
208 mi (~4 hr 10 min)

Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Virginia
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
215.2 mi (~4 hr 18 min)

Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park

Virginia
National Military Park
Colonial National Historical Park
215.5 mi (~4 hr 19 min)

Colonial National Historical Park

Virginia
National Historical Park
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
221.6 mi (~4 hr 26 min)

Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Virginia
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
226.1 mi (~4 hr 31 min)

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

South Carolina
National Historic Site
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
227.3 mi (~4 hr 33 min)

Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park

Virginia
National Historical Park
Fort Monroe National Monument
227.8 mi (~4 hr 33 min)

Fort Monroe National Monument

Virginia
National Monument
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
232 mi (~4 hr 38 min)

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

South Carolina
National Historical Park
Prince William Forest Park
232.6 mi (~4 hr 39 min)

Prince William Forest Park

Virginia
Park
George Washington Birthplace National Monument
233.3 mi (~4 hr 40 min)

George Washington Birthplace National Monument

Virginia
National Monument
Cape Lookout National Seashore
236.5 mi (~4 hr 44 min)

Cape Lookout National Seashore

North Carolina
National Seashore
Manassas National Battlefield Park
239.4 mi (~4 hr 47 min)

Manassas National Battlefield Park

Virginia
National Battlefield Park

Planning Your Visit from Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 4 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Guilford Courthouse National Military Park is your closest option at just 22.5 miles—approximately 27 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 Winston-Salem

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