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
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 144 mi (231 km) | 3 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 226 mi (364 km) | 5 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 249 mi (401 km) | 6 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 360 mi (580 km) | 8 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 453 mi (729 km) | 11 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 479 mi (771 km) | 11 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 484 mi (779 km) | 11 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 545 mi (877 km) | 13 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 559 mi (900 km) | 13 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 579 mi (932 km) | 14 hr 10 min | Worth 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.