Parks Manager

National parks near Douglas County, Georgia

The closest national park to Douglas County, Georgia is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 144 mi (231 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 51 min of driving.

Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.

National parks near Douglas County

Parks ranked by distance from Douglas County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park144 mi (231 km)3 hr 51 minBest as a weekend
Congaree National Park226 mi (364 km)5 hr 48 minBest as a weekend
Mammoth Cave National Park249 mi (401 km)6 hr 21 minWorth a longer road trip
New River Gorge National Park360 mi (580 km)8 hr 59 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park453 mi (729 km)11 hr 10 minWorth a longer road trip
Hot Springs National Park479 mi (771 km)11 hr 47 minWorth a longer road trip
Shenandoah National Park484 mi (779 km)11 hr 55 minWorth a longer road trip
Cuyahoga Valley National Park545 mi (877 km)13 hr 21 minWorth a longer road trip
Indiana Dunes National Park559 mi (900 km)13 hr 41 minWorth a longer road trip
Point Pelee National Park579 mi (932 km)14 hr 10 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Douglas County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Douglas County?

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 144 mi (231 km) away and roughly 3 hr 51 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Douglas County in a day?

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.