National parks near Lowndes County, Georgia
Lowndes County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Valdosta — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Lowndes County, Georgia is Congaree National Park — about 250 mi (403 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 22 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Lowndes County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 250 mi (403 km) | 6 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 330 mi (531 km) | 8 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 408 mi (656 km) | 10 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 408 mi (657 km) | 10 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 430 mi (692 km) | 10 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 467 mi (752 km) | 11 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 515 mi (829 km) | 12 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 600 mi (966 km) | 14 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 622 mi (1001 km) | 15 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 664 mi (1069 km) | 16 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lowndes County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lowndes County?
Congaree National Park, about 250 mi (403 km) away and roughly 6 hr 22 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lowndes County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.