National parks near Darlington County, South Carolina
The closest national park to Darlington County, South Carolina is Congaree National Park — about 59.5 mi (95.7 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 52 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
Cuyahoga Valley 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 Darlington County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 59.5 mi (95.7 km) | 1 hr 52 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 219 mi (352 km) | 5 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 264 mi (425 km) | 6 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 303 mi (488 km) | 7 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 394 mi (634 km) | 9 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 483 mi (778 km) | 11 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 544 mi (875 km) | 13 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 601 mi (968 km) | 14 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 626 mi (1008 km) | 15 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 634 mi (1020 km) | 15 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Darlington County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Darlington County?
Congaree National Park, about 59.5 mi (95.7 km) away and roughly 1 hr 52 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Darlington County in a day?
Congaree National Park — all within about three hours' drive.