National parks near Beaufort County, South Carolina
The closest national park to Beaufort County, South Carolina is Congaree National Park — about 104 mi (168 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 55 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
Biscayne 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 Beaufort County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 104 mi (168 km) | 2 hr 55 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 281 mi (452 km) | 7 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 401 mi (645 km) | 9 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 453 mi (729 km) | 11 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 456 mi (733 km) | 11 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 459 mi (739 km) | 11 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 480 mi (773 km) | 11 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 544 mi (875 km) | 13 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 621 mi (1000 km) | 15 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 677 mi (1090 km) | 16 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Beaufort County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Beaufort County?
Congaree National Park, about 104 mi (168 km) away and roughly 2 hr 55 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Beaufort County in a day?
Congaree National Park — all within about three hours' drive.