Parks Manager

National parks near Montgomery County, Georgia

The closest national park to Montgomery County, Georgia is Congaree National Park — about 153 mi (246 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 4 min of driving.

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

National parks near Montgomery County

Parks ranked by distance from Montgomery County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Congaree National Park153 mi (246 km)4 hr 4 minBest as a weekend
Great Smoky Mountains National Park243 mi (392 km)6 hr 13 minWorth a longer road trip
Mammoth Cave National Park399 mi (643 km)9 hr 54 minWorth a longer road trip
New River Gorge National Park416 mi (669 km)10 hr 18 minWorth a longer road trip
Biscayne National Park476 mi (766 km)11 hr 43 minWorth a longer road trip
Everglades National Park484 mi (780 km)11 hr 55 minWorth a longer road trip
Shenandoah National Park500 mi (804 km)12 hr 17 minWorth a longer road trip
Dry Tortugas National Park522 mi (840 km)12 hr 48 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park616 mi (992 km)15 hr 2 minWorth a longer road trip
Hot Springs National Park624 mi (1005 km)15 hr 14 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Montgomery County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Montgomery County?

Congaree National Park, about 153 mi (246 km) away and roughly 4 hr 4 min of driving.

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

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.