National parks near Clarke County, Georgia
Clarke County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Athens — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Clarke County, Georgia is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 114 mi (184 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 9 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Clarke County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 114 mi (184 km) | 3 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 150 mi (241 km) | 3 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 270 mi (435 km) | 6 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 311 mi (501 km) | 7 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 422 mi (679 km) | 10 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 497 mi (799 km) | 12 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 513 mi (825 km) | 12 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 554 mi (891 km) | 13 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 555 mi (894 km) | 13 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 568 mi (914 km) | 13 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Clarke County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Clarke County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 114 mi (184 km) away and roughly 3 hr 9 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Clarke County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.