National parks near Dorchester County, South Carolina
The closest national park to Dorchester County, South Carolina is Congaree National Park — about 62.2 mi (100 km) away, or roughly 1 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 Dorchester County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 62.2 mi (100 km) | 1 hr 55 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 262 mi (421 km) | 6 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 352 mi (567 km) | 8 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 394 mi (634 km) | 9 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 441 mi (709 km) | 10 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 510 mi (820 km) | 12 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 534 mi (860 km) | 13 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 572 mi (921 km) | 14 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 602 mi (969 km) | 14 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 631 mi (1015 km) | 15 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Dorchester County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Dorchester County?
Congaree National Park, about 62.2 mi (100 km) away and roughly 1 hr 55 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Dorchester County in a day?
Congaree National Park — all within about three hours' drive.