National parks near Lancaster County, South Carolina
The closest national park to Lancaster County, South Carolina is Congaree National Park — about 62.8 mi (101 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 56 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Congaree.
National parks near Lancaster County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 62.8 mi (101 km) | 1 hr 56 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 170 mi (274 km) | 4 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 234 mi (377 km) | 6 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 297 mi (478 km) | 7 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 345 mi (556 km) | 8 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 455 mi (732 km) | 11 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 512 mi (824 km) | 12 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 588 mi (947 km) | 14 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 591 mi (950 km) | 14 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 626 mi (1007 km) | 15 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lancaster County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lancaster County?
Congaree National Park, about 62.8 mi (101 km) away and roughly 1 hr 56 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lancaster County in a day?
Congaree National Park — all within about three hours' drive.