National parks near Lamar County, Georgia
The closest national park to Lamar County, Georgia is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 180 mi (290 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 43 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Lamar County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 180 mi (290 km) | 4 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 201 mi (324 km) | 5 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 306 mi (493 km) | 7 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 387 mi (623 km) | 9 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 499 mi (803 km) | 12 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 511 mi (823 km) | 12 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 520 mi (838 km) | 12 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 567 mi (913 km) | 13 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 569 mi (915 km) | 13 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 583 mi (939 km) | 14 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lamar County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lamar County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 180 mi (290 km) away and roughly 4 hr 43 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lamar County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.