National parks near Newton County, Georgia
Newton County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Covington — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Newton County, Georgia is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 141 mi (227 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 47 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Newton County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 141 mi (227 km) | 3 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 179 mi (288 km) | 4 hr 41 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 278 mi (448 km) | 7 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 347 mi (558 km) | 8 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 460 mi (741 km) | 11 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 494 mi (795 km) | 12 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 529 mi (851 km) | 12 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 544 mi (875 km) | 13 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 583 mi (938 km) | 14 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 584 mi (939 km) | 14 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Newton County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Newton County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 141 mi (227 km) away and roughly 3 hr 47 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Newton County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.