National parks near Sumter County, South Carolina
Sumter County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Sumter — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Sumter County, South Carolina is Congaree National Park — about 25.3 mi (40.8 km) away, or roughly 56 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Congaree.
National parks near Sumter County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 25.3 mi (40.8 km) | 56 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 215 mi (346 km) | 5 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 290 mi (466 km) | 7 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 338 mi (544 km) | 8 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 393 mi (633 km) | 9 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 510 mi (821 km) | 12 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 568 mi (915 km) | 13 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 572 mi (920 km) | 13 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 595 mi (958 km) | 14 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 635 mi (1022 km) | 15 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Sumter County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Sumter County?
Congaree National Park, about 25.3 mi (40.8 km) away and roughly 56 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Sumter County in a day?
Congaree National Park — all within about three hours' drive.