National parks near Charleston County, South Carolina
The closest national park to Charleston County, South Carolina is Congaree National Park — about 83.2 mi (134 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 25 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Congaree.
National parks near Charleston County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 83.2 mi (134 km) | 2 hr 25 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 283 mi (456 km) | 7 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 370 mi (595 km) | 9 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 406 mi (653 km) | 10 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 462 mi (743 km) | 11 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 494 mi (795 km) | 12 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 520 mi (837 km) | 12 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 590 mi (949 km) | 14 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 592 mi (952 km) | 14 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 649 mi (1045 km) | 15 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Charleston County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Charleston County?
Congaree National Park, about 83.2 mi (134 km) away and roughly 2 hr 25 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Charleston County in a day?
Congaree National Park — all within about three hours' drive.