National parks near Union County, North Carolina
The closest national park to Union County, North Carolina is Congaree National Park — about 86.6 mi (139 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 30 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 Union County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 86.6 mi (139 km) | 2 hr 30 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 169 mi (272 km) | 4 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 212 mi (340 km) | 5 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 273 mi (440 km) | 6 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 339 mi (546 km) | 8 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 432 mi (695 km) | 10 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 490 mi (789 km) | 12 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 575 mi (925 km) | 14 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 583 mi (938 km) | 14 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 620 mi (997 km) | 15 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Union County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Union County?
Congaree National Park, about 86.6 mi (139 km) away and roughly 2 hr 30 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Union County in a day?
Congaree National Park — all within about three hours' drive.