National parks near Elbert County, Georgia
Elbert County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Elberton — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Elbert County, Georgia is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 111 mi (178 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 4 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Elbert County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 111 mi (178 km) | 3 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 122 mi (196 km) | 3 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 280 mi (450 km) | 7 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 291 mi (469 km) | 7 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 395 mi (636 km) | 9 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 498 mi (801 km) | 12 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 512 mi (824 km) | 12 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 543 mi (874 km) | 13 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 569 mi (915 km) | 13 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 581 mi (936 km) | 14 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Elbert County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Elbert County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 111 mi (178 km) away and roughly 3 hr 4 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Elbert County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.