National parks near Columbia County, Georgia
The closest national park to Columbia County, Georgia is Congaree National Park — about 79.5 mi (128 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 20 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Congaree National Park.
Congaree National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Best time to visit Congaree National Park. Getting to Congaree National Park. Camping at Congaree National Park. Timed entry and tours at Congaree National Park.
National parks near Columbia County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 79.5 mi (128 km) | 2 hr 20 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 166 mi (268 km) | 4 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 321 mi (516 km) | 8 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 339 mi (545 km) | 8 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 406 mi (653 km) | 10 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 535 mi (861 km) | 13 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 557 mi (896 km) | 13 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 570 mi (918 km) | 13 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 572 mi (920 km) | 13 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 585 mi (942 km) | 14 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Columbia County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Columbia County?
Congaree National Park, about 79.5 mi (128 km) away and roughly 2 hr 20 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Columbia County in a day?
Congaree National Park — all within about three hours' drive.