National parks near Monroe County, Georgia
Monroe County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Forsyth — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Monroe County, Georgia is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 179 mi (289 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 42 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Monroe County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 179 mi (289 km) | 4 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 189 mi (305 km) | 4 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 312 mi (502 km) | 7 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 383 mi (617 km) | 9 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 492 mi (792 km) | 12 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 521 mi (838 km) | 12 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 533 mi (858 km) | 13 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 560 mi (902 km) | 13 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 563 mi (906 km) | 13 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 582 mi (937 km) | 14 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Monroe County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Monroe County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 179 mi (289 km) away and roughly 4 hr 42 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Monroe County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.