National parks near Jackson County, North Carolina
The closest national park to Jackson County, North Carolina is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 27.9 mi (44.9 km) away, or roughly 1 hr of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Congaree National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
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National parks near Jackson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 27.9 mi (44.9 km) | 1 hr | Doable as a day trip |
| Congaree National Park | 174 mi (280 km) | 4 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 207 mi (333 km) | 5 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 222 mi (358 km) | 5 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 347 mi (558 km) | 8 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 418 mi (672 km) | 10 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 448 mi (720 km) | 11 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 460 mi (740 km) | 11 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 484 mi (779 km) | 11 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 561 mi (903 km) | 13 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Jackson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Jackson County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 27.9 mi (44.9 km) away and roughly 1 hr of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Jackson County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.