National parks near Washington County, Georgia
The closest national park to Washington County, Georgia is Congaree 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 Washington County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 127 mi (204 km) | 3 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 186 mi (300 km) | 4 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 346 mi (557 km) | 8 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 363 mi (585 km) | 9 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 456 mi (733 km) | 11 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 532 mi (857 km) | 13 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 541 mi (871 km) | 13 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 569 mi (915 km) | 13 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 574 mi (924 km) | 14 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 578 mi (930 km) | 14 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Washington County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Washington County?
Congaree National Park, about 127 mi (204 km) away and roughly 3 hr 27 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Washington County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.