National parks near Clay County, Georgia
Clay County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Fort Gaines — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Clay County, Georgia is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 290 mi (466 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 18 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Clay County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 290 mi (466 km) | 7 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 290 mi (467 km) | 7 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 390 mi (628 km) | 9 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 500 mi (804 km) | 12 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 500 mi (805 km) | 12 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 501 mi (807 km) | 12 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 505 mi (812 km) | 12 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 510 mi (821 km) | 12 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 564 mi (908 km) | 13 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 610 mi (981 km) | 14 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Clay County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Clay County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 290 mi (466 km) away and roughly 7 hr 18 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Clay County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.