National parks near Jones County, Georgia
The closest national park to Jones County, Georgia is Congaree National Park — about 168 mi (270 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 25 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Jones County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 168 mi (270 km) | 4 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 180 mi (289 km) | 4 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 323 mi (520 km) | 8 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 376 mi (605 km) | 9 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 479 mi (771 km) | 11 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 537 mi (865 km) | 13 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 549 mi (884 km) | 13 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 554 mi (892 km) | 13 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 556 mi (895 km) | 13 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 579 mi (932 km) | 14 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Jones County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Jones County?
Congaree National Park, about 168 mi (270 km) away and roughly 4 hr 25 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Jones County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.