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
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 192 mi (310 km) | 5 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 214 mi (344 km) | 5 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 313 mi (503 km) | 7 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 401 mi (646 km) | 9 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 513 mi (826 km) | 12 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 513 mi (826 km) | 12 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 514 mi (826 km) | 12 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 562 mi (905 km) | 13 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 563 mi (905 km) | 13 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 578 mi (931 km) | 14 hr 8 min | Worth 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.