Parks Manager

National parks near Henry County, Georgia

The closest national park to Henry County, Georgia is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 152 mi (245 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 3 min of driving.

Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.

National parks near Henry County

Parks ranked by distance from Henry County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park152 mi (245 km)4 hr 3 minBest as a weekend
Congaree National Park198 mi (318 km)5 hr 8 minBest as a weekend
Mammoth Cave National Park278 mi (448 km)7 hr 2 minWorth a longer road trip
New River Gorge National Park362 mi (583 km)9 hr 2 minWorth a longer road trip
Shenandoah National Park478 mi (770 km)11 hr 46 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park488 mi (785 km)12 hrWorth a longer road trip
Hot Springs National Park512 mi (824 km)12 hr 34 minWorth a longer road trip
Cuyahoga Valley National Park556 mi (895 km)13 hr 36 minWorth a longer road trip
Indiana Dunes National Park586 mi (943 km)14 hr 19 minWorth a longer road trip
Point Pelee National Park594 mi (956 km)14 hr 31 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Henry County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Henry County?

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 152 mi (245 km) away and roughly 4 hr 3 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Henry County in a day?

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.