National parks near Jefferson County, Georgia
The closest national park to Jefferson County, Georgia is Congaree National Park — about 107 mi (172 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 59 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Congaree National Park.
Congaree National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Biscayne National Park
Best time to visit Congaree National Park. Getting to Congaree National Park. Camping at Congaree National Park. Timed entry and tours at Congaree National Park.
National parks near Jefferson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 107 mi (172 km) | 2 hr 59 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 190 mi (306 km) | 4 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 356 mi (572 km) | 8 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 356 mi (574 km) | 8 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 443 mi (713 km) | 10 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 528 mi (850 km) | 12 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 540 mi (869 km) | 13 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 570 mi (917 km) | 13 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 581 mi (935 km) | 14 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 582 mi (937 km) | 14 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Jefferson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Jefferson County?
Congaree National Park, about 107 mi (172 km) away and roughly 2 hr 59 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Jefferson County in a day?
Congaree National Park — all within about three hours' drive.