National parks near Franklin County, Georgia
Franklin County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Lavonia — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Franklin County, Georgia is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 85.7 mi (138 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 29 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains.
National parks near Franklin County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 85.7 mi (138 km) | 2 hr 29 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Congaree National Park | 141 mi (227 km) | 3 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 254 mi (409 km) | 6 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 277 mi (445 km) | 7 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 388 mi (625 km) | 9 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 479 mi (771 km) | 11 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 487 mi (784 km) | 11 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 523 mi (841 km) | 12 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 543 mi (874 km) | 13 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 565 mi (910 km) | 13 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Franklin County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Franklin County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 85.7 mi (138 km) away and roughly 2 hr 29 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Franklin County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.