National parks near DeKalb County, Georgia
The closest national park to DeKalb County, Georgia is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 131 mi (211 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 33 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near DeKalb County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 131 mi (211 km) | 3 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 200 mi (322 km) | 5 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 255 mi (411 km) | 6 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 344 mi (554 km) | 8 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 464 mi (746 km) | 11 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 468 mi (753 km) | 11 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 505 mi (812 km) | 12 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 534 mi (860 km) | 13 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 563 mi (905 km) | 13 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 572 mi (920 km) | 13 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in DeKalb County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to DeKalb County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 131 mi (211 km) away and roughly 3 hr 33 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from DeKalb County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.