National parks near Richmond County, Georgia
Richmond County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Augusta — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Richmond County, Georgia is Congaree National Park — about 72.8 mi (117 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 10 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Congaree.
National parks near Richmond County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 72.8 mi (117 km) | 2 hr 10 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 173 mi (279 km) | 4 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 323 mi (519 km) | 8 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 347 mi (558 km) | 8 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 405 mi (652 km) | 10 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 538 mi (866 km) | 13 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 551 mi (887 km) | 13 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 566 mi (911 km) | 13 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 580 mi (933 km) | 14 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 589 mi (948 km) | 14 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Richmond County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Richmond County?
Congaree National Park, about 72.8 mi (117 km) away and roughly 2 hr 10 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Richmond County in a day?
Congaree National Park — all within about three hours' drive.