National parks near Fairfield County, South Carolina
The closest national park to Fairfield County, South Carolina is Congaree National Park — about 44.6 mi (71.8 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 29 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 Fairfield County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 44.6 mi (71.8 km) | 1 hr 29 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 164 mi (263 km) | 4 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 255 mi (411 km) | 6 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 325 mi (523 km) | 8 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 342 mi (550 km) | 8 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 475 mi (765 km) | 11 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 531 mi (854 km) | 13 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 584 mi (939 km) | 14 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 599 mi (964 km) | 14 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 606 mi (975 km) | 14 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Fairfield County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Fairfield County?
Congaree National Park, about 44.6 mi (71.8 km) away and roughly 1 hr 29 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Fairfield County in a day?
Congaree National Park — all within about three hours' drive.