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 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 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.