National parks near Walton County, Georgia
The closest national park to Walton County, Georgia is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 127 mi (204 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 27 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Walton County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 127 mi (204 km) | 3 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 173 mi (278 km) | 4 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 269 mi (432 km) | 6 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 332 mi (535 km) | 8 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 446 mi (718 km) | 11 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 488 mi (785 km) | 12 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 529 mi (852 km) | 12 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 532 mi (856 km) | 13 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 569 mi (916 km) | 13 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 572 mi (920 km) | 13 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Walton County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Walton County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 127 mi (204 km) away and roughly 3 hr 27 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Walton County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.