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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 parks near Columbia County

Parks ranked by distance from Columbia County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Congaree National Park79.5 mi (128 km)2 hr 20 minDoable as a day trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park166 mi (268 km)4 hr 23 minBest as a weekend
New River Gorge National Park321 mi (516 km)8 hr 2 minWorth a longer road trip
Mammoth Cave National Park339 mi (545 km)8 hr 28 minWorth a longer road trip
Shenandoah National Park406 mi (653 km)10 hr 3 minWorth a longer road trip
Cuyahoga Valley National Park535 mi (861 km)13 hr 7 minWorth a longer road trip
Biscayne National Park557 mi (896 km)13 hr 37 minWorth a longer road trip
Everglades National Park570 mi (918 km)13 hr 57 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park572 mi (920 km)13 hr 59 minWorth a longer road trip
Point Pelee National Park585 mi (942 km)14 hr 18 minWorth 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.