National parks near Sumter County, Georgia
Sumter County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Americus — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Sumter County, Georgia is Congaree National Park — about 232 mi (374 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 57 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Sumter County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 232 mi (374 km) | 5 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 248 mi (398 km) | 6 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 369 mi (594 km) | 9 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 451 mi (726 km) | 11 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 508 mi (817 km) | 12 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 510 mi (820 km) | 12 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 521 mi (838 km) | 12 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 536 mi (863 km) | 13 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 556 mi (894 km) | 13 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 563 mi (906 km) | 13 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Sumter County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Sumter County?
Congaree National Park, about 232 mi (374 km) away and roughly 5 hr 57 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Sumter County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.