National parks near Dade County, Georgia
The closest national park to Dade County, Georgia is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 122 mi (196 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 20 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Dade County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 122 mi (196 km) | 3 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 164 mi (263 km) | 4 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 280 mi (451 km) | 7 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 331 mi (532 km) | 8 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 366 mi (589 km) | 9 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 429 mi (690 km) | 10 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 470 mi (756 km) | 11 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 475 mi (765 km) | 11 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 490 mi (788 km) | 12 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 516 mi (831 km) | 12 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Dade County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Dade County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 122 mi (196 km) away and roughly 3 hr 20 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Dade County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.