National parks near Barrow County, Georgia
Barrow County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Winder — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Barrow County, Georgia is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 112 mi (180 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 6 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Barrow County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 112 mi (180 km) | 3 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 170 mi (274 km) | 4 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 258 mi (414 km) | 6 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 318 mi (512 km) | 7 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 434 mi (698 km) | 10 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 480 mi (773 km) | 11 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 515 mi (828 km) | 12 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 533 mi (858 km) | 13 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 555 mi (893 km) | 13 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 559 mi (899 km) | 13 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Barrow County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Barrow County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 112 mi (180 km) away and roughly 3 hr 6 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Barrow County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.