Parks Manager

National parks near Upson County, Georgia

The closest national park to Upson County, Georgia is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 192 mi (310 km) away, or roughly 5 hr of driving.

Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.

National parks near Upson County

Parks ranked by distance from Upson County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park192 mi (310 km)5 hrBest as a weekend
Congaree National Park214 mi (344 km)5 hr 31 minBest as a weekend
Mammoth Cave National Park313 mi (503 km)7 hr 51 minWorth a longer road trip
New River Gorge National Park401 mi (646 km)9 hr 57 minWorth a longer road trip
Hot Springs National Park513 mi (826 km)12 hr 36 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park513 mi (826 km)12 hr 36 minWorth a longer road trip
Shenandoah National Park514 mi (826 km)12 hr 36 minWorth a longer road trip
Everglades National Park562 mi (905 km)13 hr 46 minWorth a longer road trip
Biscayne National Park563 mi (905 km)13 hr 46 minWorth a longer road trip
Dry Tortugas National Park578 mi (931 km)14 hr 8 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Upson County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Upson County?

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 192 mi (310 km) away and roughly 5 hr of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Upson County in a day?

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.