National parks near Richland County, South Carolina
Richland County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Columbia — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Richland County, South Carolina is Congaree National Park — about 21.7 mi (35 km) away, or roughly 49 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Congaree.
National parks near Richland County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 21.7 mi (35 km) | 49 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 180 mi (290 km) | 4 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 280 mi (451 km) | 7 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 346 mi (556 km) | 8 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 359 mi (578 km) | 8 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 500 mi (805 km) | 12 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 555 mi (894 km) | 13 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 581 mi (935 km) | 14 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 600 mi (966 km) | 14 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 601 mi (967 km) | 14 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Richland County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Richland County?
Congaree National Park, about 21.7 mi (35 km) away and roughly 49 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Richland County in a day?
Congaree National Park — all within about three hours' drive.