National parks near Dawson County, Georgia
Dawson County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Dawsonville — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Dawson County, Georgia is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 88.2 mi (142 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 32 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains.
National parks near Dawson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 88.2 mi (142 km) | 2 hr 32 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Congaree National Park | 196 mi (316 km) | 5 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 221 mi (356 km) | 5 hr 41 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 304 mi (489 km) | 7 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 428 mi (689 km) | 10 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 444 mi (715 km) | 10 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 491 mi (791 km) | 12 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 509 mi (819 km) | 12 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 524 mi (844 km) | 12 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 529 mi (851 km) | 12 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Dawson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Dawson County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 88.2 mi (142 km) away and roughly 2 hr 32 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Dawson County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.