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National parks near Wilkinson County, Georgia

The closest national park to Wilkinson County, Georgia is Congaree National Park — about 158 mi (255 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 12 min of driving.

Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.

National parks near Wilkinson County

Parks ranked by distance from Wilkinson County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Congaree National Park158 mi (255 km)4 hr 12 minBest as a weekend
Great Smoky Mountains National Park190 mi (306 km)4 hr 57 minBest as a weekend
Mammoth Cave National Park338 mi (544 km)8 hr 27 minWorth a longer road trip
New River Gorge National Park381 mi (612 km)9 hr 27 minWorth a longer road trip
Shenandoah National Park480 mi (772 km)11 hr 48 minWorth a longer road trip
Biscayne National Park535 mi (861 km)13 hr 7 minWorth a longer road trip
Everglades National Park541 mi (870 km)13 hr 15 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park554 mi (891 km)13 hr 33 minWorth a longer road trip
Dry Tortugas National Park570 mi (917 km)13 hr 56 minWorth a longer road trip
Hot Springs National Park572 mi (920 km)13 hr 59 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Wilkinson County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Wilkinson County?

Congaree National Park, about 158 mi (255 km) away and roughly 4 hr 12 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Wilkinson County in a day?

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.