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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 parks near Lexington County

Parks ranked by distance from Lexington County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Congaree National Park27.7 mi (44.6 km)1 hrDoable as a day trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park175 mi (281 km)4 hr 35 minBest as a weekend
New River Gorge National Park282 mi (454 km)7 hr 8 minWorth a longer road trip
Shenandoah National Park352 mi (566 km)8 hr 46 minWorth a longer road trip
Mammoth Cave National Park353 mi (569 km)8 hr 49 minWorth a longer road trip
Cuyahoga Valley National Park502 mi (807 km)12 hr 19 minWorth a longer road trip
Point Pelee National Park556 mi (895 km)13 hr 37 minWorth a longer road trip
Biscayne National Park580 mi (933 km)14 hr 10 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park594 mi (955 km)14 hr 30 minWorth a longer road trip
Everglades National Park599 mi (964 km)14 hr 38 minWorth 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.