National parks near Laurens County, South Carolina
The closest national park to Laurens County, South Carolina is Congaree National Park — about 82.3 mi (133 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 24 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
Mammoth Cave National Park
Shenandoah 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 Laurens County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 82.3 mi (133 km) | 2 hr 24 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 120 mi (193 km) | 3 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 252 mi (406 km) | 6 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 299 mi (481 km) | 7 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 343 mi (553 km) | 8 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 467 mi (752 km) | 11 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 518 mi (834 km) | 12 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 539 mi (867 km) | 13 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 568 mi (914 km) | 13 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 620 mi (998 km) | 15 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Laurens County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Laurens County?
Congaree National Park, about 82.3 mi (133 km) away and roughly 2 hr 24 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Laurens County in a day?
Congaree National Park — all within about three hours' drive.