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.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Congaree National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Best time to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Getting to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Camping at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Permits for Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Timed entry and tours at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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.