National parks near Pickens County, South Carolina
Pickens County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Clemson — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Pickens County, South Carolina is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 74.8 mi (120 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 13 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains.
National parks near Pickens County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 74.8 mi (120 km) | 2 hr 13 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Congaree National Park | 130 mi (209 km) | 3 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 245 mi (394 km) | 6 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 253 mi (407 km) | 6 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 354 mi (570 km) | 8 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 451 mi (726 km) | 11 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 492 mi (791 km) | 12 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 497 mi (800 km) | 12 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 530 mi (854 km) | 13 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 588 mi (946 km) | 14 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Pickens County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Pickens County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 74.8 mi (120 km) away and roughly 2 hr 13 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Pickens County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.