National parks near Oconee County, Georgia
The closest national park to Oconee County, Georgia is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 119 mi (192 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 16 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Oconee County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 119 mi (192 km) | 3 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 153 mi (246 km) | 4 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 273 mi (439 km) | 6 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 318 mi (511 km) | 7 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 428 mi (689 km) | 10 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 498 mi (801 km) | 12 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 519 mi (835 km) | 12 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 551 mi (886 km) | 13 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 561 mi (903 km) | 13 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 571 mi (920 km) | 13 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Oconee County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Oconee County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 119 mi (192 km) away and roughly 3 hr 16 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Oconee County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.