National parks near Marion County, Georgia
The closest national park to Marion County, Georgia is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 234 mi (377 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 59 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Marion County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 234 mi (377 km) | 5 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 239 mi (384 km) | 6 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 348 mi (561 km) | 8 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 442 mi (712 km) | 10 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 515 mi (829 km) | 12 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 530 mi (853 km) | 13 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 533 mi (858 km) | 13 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 539 mi (868 km) | 13 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 541 mi (870 km) | 13 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 552 mi (888 km) | 13 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Marion County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Marion County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 234 mi (377 km) away and roughly 5 hr 59 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Marion County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.