National parks near Cobb County, Georgia
The closest national park to Cobb County, Georgia is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 130 mi (210 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 32 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Congaree National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Best time to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Getting to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Camping at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Permits for Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Timed entry and tours at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
National parks near Cobb County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 130 mi (210 km) | 3 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 218 mi (351 km) | 5 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 241 mi (389 km) | 6 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 347 mi (558 km) | 8 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 450 mi (725 km) | 11 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 471 mi (757 km) | 11 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 486 mi (782 km) | 11 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 532 mi (856 km) | 13 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 551 mi (886 km) | 13 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 567 mi (913 km) | 13 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Cobb County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Cobb County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 130 mi (210 km) away and roughly 3 hr 32 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Cobb County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.