National parks near Greenville County, South Carolina
The closest national park to Greenville County, South Carolina is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 86 mi (138 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 29 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Congaree National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
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National parks near Greenville County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 86 mi (138 km) | 2 hr 29 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Congaree National Park | 116 mi (187 km) | 3 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 233 mi (375 km) | 5 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 265 mi (426 km) | 6 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 337 mi (542 km) | 8 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 444 mi (714 km) | 10 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 492 mi (792 km) | 12 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 506 mi (814 km) | 12 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 535 mi (861 km) | 13 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 608 mi (979 km) | 14 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Greenville County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Greenville County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 86 mi (138 km) away and roughly 2 hr 29 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Greenville County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.