Parks Manager

National parks near Lee County, Georgia

The closest national park to Lee County, Georgia is Congaree National Park — about 243 mi (390 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 11 min of driving.

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

National parks near Lee County

Parks ranked by distance from Lee County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Congaree National Park243 mi (390 km)6 hr 11 minWorth a longer road trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park270 mi (435 km)6 hr 51 minWorth a longer road trip
Mammoth Cave National Park393 mi (632 km)9 hr 45 minWorth a longer road trip
New River Gorge National Park472 mi (759 km)11 hr 37 minWorth a longer road trip
Everglades National Park485 mi (780 km)11 hr 55 minWorth a longer road trip
Biscayne National Park488 mi (785 km)12 hrWorth a longer road trip
Dry Tortugas National Park497 mi (800 km)12 hr 13 minWorth a longer road trip
Hot Springs National Park548 mi (883 km)13 hr 26 minWorth a longer road trip
Shenandoah National Park573 mi (922 km)14 hr 1 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park584 mi (940 km)14 hr 17 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Lee County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Lee County?

Congaree National Park, about 243 mi (390 km) away and roughly 6 hr 11 min of driving.

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

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.