National parks near Oconee County, South Carolina
Oconee County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Seneca — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Oconee County, South Carolina is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 70 mi (113 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 6 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains.
National parks near Oconee County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 70 mi (113 km) | 2 hr 6 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Congaree National Park | 142 mi (228 km) | 3 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 244 mi (393 km) | 6 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 256 mi (412 km) | 6 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 369 mi (594 km) | 9 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 459 mi (738 km) | 11 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 481 mi (774 km) | 11 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 503 mi (809 km) | 12 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 528 mi (850 km) | 12 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 571 mi (919 km) | 13 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Oconee County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Oconee County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 70 mi (113 km) away and roughly 2 hr 6 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Oconee County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.