Parks Manager

National parks near Atkinson County, Georgia

The closest national park to Atkinson County, Georgia is Congaree National Park — about 211 mi (340 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 27 min of driving.

Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.

National parks near Atkinson County

Parks ranked by distance from Atkinson County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Congaree National Park211 mi (340 km)5 hr 27 minBest as a weekend
Great Smoky Mountains National Park299 mi (481 km)7 hr 31 minWorth a longer road trip
Biscayne National Park428 mi (689 km)10 hr 35 minWorth a longer road trip
Everglades National Park432 mi (695 km)10 hr 40 minWorth a longer road trip
Mammoth Cave National Park444 mi (715 km)10 hr 58 minWorth a longer road trip
Dry Tortugas National Park462 mi (743 km)11 hr 23 minWorth a longer road trip
New River Gorge National Park478 mi (770 km)11 hr 46 minWorth a longer road trip
Shenandoah National Park562 mi (904 km)13 hr 45 minWorth a longer road trip
Hot Springs National Park627 mi (1009 km)15 hr 17 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park650 mi (1046 km)15 hr 50 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Atkinson County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Atkinson County?

Congaree National Park, about 211 mi (340 km) away and roughly 5 hr 27 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Atkinson County in a day?

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.