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.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Congaree National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Shenandoah 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 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.