National parks near Lexington County, South Carolina
The closest national park to Lexington County, South Carolina is Congaree National Park — about 27.7 mi (44.6 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 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 Lexington County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 27.7 mi (44.6 km) | 1 hr | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 175 mi (281 km) | 4 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 282 mi (454 km) | 7 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 352 mi (566 km) | 8 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 353 mi (569 km) | 8 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 502 mi (807 km) | 12 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 556 mi (895 km) | 13 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 580 mi (933 km) | 14 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 594 mi (955 km) | 14 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 599 mi (964 km) | 14 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lexington County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lexington County?
Congaree National Park, about 27.7 mi (44.6 km) away and roughly 1 hr of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lexington County in a day?
Congaree National Park — all within about three hours' drive.