Elk Park (Avery County, NC)

Around Elk Park ...

The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is Johnson City (TN). It is located about 24 miles [38 km] to the northwest of Elk Park. Johnson City (TN) has a population of 67,100 people.<1>.

The next largest community is East Ridge (TN). It is located about 22 miles [ km] to the northwest of Elk Park and has a population of 21,300 people.

For comparison, Elk Park has a population of 450 people.

Below is a sample of nearby communities based on their distance from Elk Park, with the nearest first.

Minneapolis
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minneapolis have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minneapolis
- Minneapolis is located in Avery County
Vale
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vale
- Vale is located in Avery County
Newland
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newland
- Newland is located in Avery County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 694 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newland <3>
Heaton Creek
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heaton Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heaton Creek
- Heaton Creek is located in Carter County (TN)
Roan Mountain
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roan Mountain
- Roan Mountain is located in Carter County (TN)
- Population from the 2010 Census: 1,360 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Roan Mountain <3>
Banner Elk
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Banner Elk
- Banner Elk is located in Avery County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,082 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Banner Elk <3>
Beech Mountain
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beech Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beech Mountain
- Beech Mountain is located in Avery County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 320 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Beech Mountain <3>
Chestnut Dale
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Dale
- Chestnut Dale is located in Avery County
Sugar Mountain
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Mountain
- Sugar Mountain is located in Avery County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 197 people
Continue List (6 more) ...
- Whaley
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whaley
  - Whaley is located in Avery County
- Burbank
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burbank have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burbank
  - Burbank is located in Carter County (TN)
- Montezuma
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montezuma have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montezuma
  - Montezuma is located in Avery County
- Mount Pleasant
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
  - Mount Pleasant is located in Avery County
- Grandfather
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grandfather
  - Grandfather is located in Avery County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 24 people
- Linville
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Linville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linville
  - Linville is located in Avery County
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Linville <3>

For more communities neighboring Elk Park, please visit our County-by-County Page for Elk Park.

Avery County ...

Elk Park is located in Avery County<4>.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Avery County: Burke, Caldwell, McDowell, Mitchell, Watauga, Carter (TN) & Johnson (TN).

Curious and Interesting Names Near Elk Park ...

It seems like there is always a nearby community with a name that seems interesting, maybe familiar or just catches our attention in some other way. We've collected some names which strike us as being curious or interesting. Our list can be found on the Tidbits & Trivia Page for Elk Park.

Airports Near Elk Park ...

When a trip includes a flight, we try to find an airport that best fits our travel plans.<5> To that purpose, we've assembled a list of that are relatively close to Elk Park and that information can be found on the Airports Page for Elk Park.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Elk Park ...

Looking for more information about Elk Park? A good source is the TripAdvisor website and we always start with their TripAdvisor page for Elk Park. Their page will give you an overview and then additional links that will help you to find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the TripAdvisor page for Elk Park, there are neighboring communities that also have TripAdvisor pages. A list of those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Elk Park.

Websites We Enjoy ...

When we're planning a trip, we like to check the following websites for sights, attractions and places to visit.

For the State of North Carolina:
TripAdvisor Links for:
- North Carolina Statewide Tourism
- Elk Park Tourism
- Additional neighboring communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Elk Park
Also of Interest:

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Elk Park. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Avery County: www.averyco.com/gov/

The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>	Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Elk Park.
<2>	The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>	While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>	If you're interested in how the shape of North Carolina's counties, including Avery, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<5>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Elk Park), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip.