National parks near Richmond County, North Carolina
The closest national park to Richmond County, North Carolina is Congaree National Park — about 98.4 mi (158 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 47 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Congaree.
National parks near Richmond County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 98.4 mi (158 km) | 2 hr 47 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 219 mi (353 km) | 5 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 230 mi (369 km) | 5 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 261 mi (420 km) | 6 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 387 mi (624 km) | 9 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 447 mi (720 km) | 11 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 509 mi (820 km) | 12 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 611 mi (983 km) | 14 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 623 mi (1002 km) | 15 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 631 mi (1015 km) | 15 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Richmond County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Richmond County?
Congaree National Park, about 98.4 mi (158 km) away and roughly 2 hr 47 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Richmond County in a day?
Congaree National Park — all within about three hours' drive.