National parks near Putnam County, Georgia
The closest national park to Putnam County, Georgia is Congaree National Park — about 151 mi (243 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 1 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Putnam County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 151 mi (243 km) | 4 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 155 mi (249 km) | 4 hr 7 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 306 mi (492 km) | 7 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 349 mi (561 km) | 8 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 453 mi (729 km) | 11 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 526 mi (846 km) | 12 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 552 mi (889 km) | 13 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 561 mi (903 km) | 13 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 569 mi (916 km) | 13 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 575 mi (926 km) | 14 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Putnam County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Putnam County?
Congaree National Park, about 151 mi (243 km) away and roughly 4 hr 1 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Putnam County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.