National parks near Union County, Georgia
Union County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Blairsville — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Union County, Georgia is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 55.7 mi (89.6 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 46 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains.
National parks near Union County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 55.7 mi (89.6 km) | 1 hr 46 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Congaree National Park | 197 mi (316 km) | 5 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 200 mi (321 km) | 5 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 272 mi (439 km) | 6 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 400 mi (644 km) | 9 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 431 mi (693 km) | 10 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 459 mi (738 km) | 11 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 496 mi (799 km) | 12 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 497 mi (800 km) | 12 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 517 mi (832 km) | 12 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Union County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Union County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 55.7 mi (89.6 km) away and roughly 1 hr 46 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Union County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.