National parks near Pickens County, Georgia
Pickens County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Jasper — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Pickens County, Georgia is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 94.2 mi (152 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 41 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains.
National parks near Pickens County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 94.2 mi (152 km) | 2 hr 41 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 212 mi (341 km) | 5 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 213 mi (343 km) | 5 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 312 mi (502 km) | 7 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 431 mi (693 km) | 10 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 439 mi (707 km) | 10 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 492 mi (791 km) | 12 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 495 mi (796 km) | 12 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 518 mi (834 km) | 12 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 530 mi (853 km) | 13 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Pickens County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Pickens County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 94.2 mi (152 km) away and roughly 2 hr 41 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Pickens County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.