National parks near Gilmer County, Georgia
Gilmer County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Ellijay — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Gilmer County, Georgia is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 82.3 mi (132 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 24 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains.
National parks near Gilmer County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 82.3 mi (132 km) | 2 hr 24 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 195 mi (313 km) | 5 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 221 mi (355 km) | 5 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 300 mi (483 km) | 7 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 416 mi (670 km) | 10 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 431 mi (694 km) | 10 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 480 mi (772 km) | 11 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 487 mi (784 km) | 11 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 500 mi (805 km) | 12 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 514 mi (827 km) | 12 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Gilmer County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Gilmer County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 82.3 mi (132 km) away and roughly 2 hr 24 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Gilmer County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.