National parks near Anderson County, South Carolina
Anderson County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Anderson — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Anderson County, South Carolina is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 90.3 mi (145 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 35 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains.
National parks near Anderson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 90.3 mi (145 km) | 2 hr 35 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Congaree National Park | 117 mi (189 km) | 3 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 257 mi (414 km) | 6 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 267 mi (430 km) | 6 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 362 mi (582 km) | 9 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 465 mi (749 km) | 11 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 505 mi (813 km) | 12 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 512 mi (824 km) | 12 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 547 mi (880 km) | 13 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 594 mi (956 km) | 14 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Anderson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Anderson County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 90.3 mi (145 km) away and roughly 2 hr 35 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Anderson County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.