National parks near Montgomery County, North Carolina
The closest national park to Montgomery County, North Carolina is Congaree National Park — about 119 mi (191 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 16 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Congaree National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Best time to visit Congaree National Park. Getting to Congaree National Park. Camping at Congaree National Park. Timed entry and tours at Congaree National Park.
National parks near Montgomery County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 119 mi (191 km) | 3 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 200 mi (323 km) | 5 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 207 mi (333 km) | 5 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 237 mi (381 km) | 6 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 369 mi (594 km) | 9 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 418 mi (673 km) | 10 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 480 mi (773 km) | 11 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 584 mi (940 km) | 14 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 595 mi (958 km) | 14 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 612 mi (984 km) | 14 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Montgomery County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Montgomery County?
Congaree National Park, about 119 mi (191 km) away and roughly 3 hr 16 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Montgomery County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.