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.
Congaree National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Best time to visit Congaree National Park. Getting to Congaree National Park. Camping at Congaree National Park. Timed entry and tours at Congaree National Park.
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.