National parks near Aiken County, South Carolina
The closest national park to Aiken County, South Carolina is Congaree National Park — about 63 mi (101 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 57 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
Mammoth Cave National Park
Shenandoah 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 Aiken County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 63 mi (101 km) | 1 hr 57 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 174 mi (280 km) | 4 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 317 mi (510 km) | 7 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 349 mi (562 km) | 8 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 397 mi (638 km) | 9 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 533 mi (858 km) | 13 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 554 mi (892 km) | 13 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 570 mi (917 km) | 13 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 584 mi (939 km) | 14 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 585 mi (941 km) | 14 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Aiken County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Aiken County?
Congaree National Park, about 63 mi (101 km) away and roughly 1 hr 57 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Aiken County in a day?
Congaree National Park — all within about three hours' drive.