National parks near Chester County, South Carolina
Chester County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Chester — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Chester County, South Carolina is Congaree National Park — about 65.5 mi (105 km) away, or roughly 2 hr of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Congaree.
National parks near Chester County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 65.5 mi (105 km) | 2 hr | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 150 mi (242 km) | 4 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 234 mi (377 km) | 6 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 308 mi (495 km) | 7 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 327 mi (526 km) | 8 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 454 mi (730 km) | 11 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 509 mi (820 km) | 12 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 570 mi (917 km) | 13 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 579 mi (932 km) | 14 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 627 mi (1009 km) | 15 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Chester County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Chester County?
Congaree National Park, about 65.5 mi (105 km) away and roughly 2 hr of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Chester County in a day?
Congaree National Park — all within about three hours' drive.