National parks near Rabun County, Georgia
The closest national park to Rabun County, Georgia is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 50.4 mi (81.2 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 39 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Congaree National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
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National parks near Rabun County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 50.4 mi (81.2 km) | 1 hr 39 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Congaree National Park | 168 mi (270 km) | 4 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 219 mi (353 km) | 5 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 255 mi (410 km) | 6 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 376 mi (605 km) | 9 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 450 mi (724 km) | 11 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 455 mi (733 km) | 11 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 491 mi (791 km) | 12 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 507 mi (817 km) | 12 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 549 mi (883 km) | 13 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Rabun County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Rabun County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 50.4 mi (81.2 km) away and roughly 1 hr 39 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Rabun County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.