National parks near Oglethorpe County, Georgia
The closest national park to Oglethorpe County, Georgia is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 123 mi (198 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 21 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Oglethorpe County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 123 mi (198 km) | 3 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 134 mi (216 km) | 3 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 284 mi (458 km) | 7 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 312 mi (502 km) | 7 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 417 mi (671 km) | 10 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 512 mi (825 km) | 12 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 516 mi (831 km) | 12 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 561 mi (902 km) | 13 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 570 mi (917 km) | 13 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 579 mi (932 km) | 14 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Oglethorpe County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Oglethorpe County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 123 mi (198 km) away and roughly 3 hr 21 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Oglethorpe County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.