Parks Manager

National parks near Macon County, Georgia

The closest national park to Macon County, Georgia is Congaree National Park — about 212 mi (341 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 28 min of driving.

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

National parks near Macon County

Parks ranked by distance from Macon County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Congaree National Park212 mi (341 km)5 hr 28 minBest as a weekend
Great Smoky Mountains National Park228 mi (366 km)5 hr 50 minBest as a weekend
Mammoth Cave National Park356 mi (572 km)8 hr 52 minWorth a longer road trip
New River Gorge National Park429 mi (691 km)10 hr 37 minWorth a longer road trip
Everglades National Park520 mi (836 km)12 hr 45 minWorth a longer road trip
Biscayne National Park520 mi (836 km)12 hr 45 minWorth a longer road trip
Shenandoah National Park533 mi (858 km)13 hr 4 minWorth a longer road trip
Dry Tortugas National Park537 mi (864 km)13 hr 10 minWorth a longer road trip
Hot Springs National Park542 mi (873 km)13 hr 17 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park555 mi (894 km)13 hr 36 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Macon County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Macon County?

Congaree National Park, about 212 mi (341 km) away and roughly 5 hr 28 min of driving.

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

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.