National parks near Fulton County, Georgia
The closest national park to Fulton County, Georgia is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 133 mi (214 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 36 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Congaree National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Shenandoah National Park
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National parks near Fulton County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 133 mi (214 km) | 3 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 208 mi (335 km) | 5 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 252 mi (405 km) | 6 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 348 mi (559 km) | 8 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 462 mi (744 km) | 11 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 469 mi (754 km) | 11 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 497 mi (799 km) | 12 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 536 mi (863 km) | 13 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 560 mi (901 km) | 13 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 573 mi (921 km) | 14 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Fulton County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Fulton County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 133 mi (214 km) away and roughly 3 hr 36 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Fulton County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.