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 Park.
Congaree National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
New River Gorge 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 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.