National parks near Pike County, Georgia
The closest national park to Pike County, Georgia is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 179 mi (288 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 41 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Pike County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 179 mi (288 km) | 4 hr 41 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 211 mi (339 km) | 5 hr 26 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 299 mi (482 km) | 7 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 389 mi (626 km) | 9 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 502 mi (808 km) | 12 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 503 mi (810 km) | 12 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 509 mi (819 km) | 12 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 575 mi (926 km) | 14 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 576 mi (926 km) | 14 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 583 mi (938 km) | 14 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Pike County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Pike County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 179 mi (288 km) away and roughly 4 hr 41 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Pike County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.