National parks near Harris County, Georgia
Harris County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Hamilton — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Harris County, Georgia is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 207 mi (333 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 21 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Harris County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 207 mi (333 km) | 5 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 245 mi (394 km) | 6 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 310 mi (499 km) | 7 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 421 mi (677 km) | 10 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 485 mi (781 km) | 11 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 500 mi (804 km) | 12 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 538 mi (865 km) | 13 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 570 mi (917 km) | 13 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 573 mi (922 km) | 14 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 578 mi (931 km) | 14 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Harris County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Harris County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 207 mi (333 km) away and roughly 5 hr 21 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Harris County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.