National parks near Heard County, Georgia
The closest national park to Heard County, Georgia is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 184 mi (296 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 48 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Heard County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 184 mi (296 km) | 4 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 251 mi (404 km) | 6 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 276 mi (444 km) | 6 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 401 mi (645 km) | 9 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 464 mi (747 km) | 11 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 466 mi (749 km) | 11 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 523 mi (842 km) | 12 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 584 mi (939 km) | 14 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 588 mi (946 km) | 14 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 604 mi (973 km) | 14 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Heard County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Heard County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 184 mi (296 km) away and roughly 4 hr 48 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Heard County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.