National parks near Union County, South Carolina
Union County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Union — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Union County, South Carolina is Congaree National Park — about 80.7 mi (130 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 22 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Congaree.
National parks near Union County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 80.7 mi (130 km) | 2 hr 22 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 125 mi (201 km) | 3 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 234 mi (376 km) | 5 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 303 mi (488 km) | 7 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 320 mi (515 km) | 8 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 451 mi (725 km) | 11 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 503 mi (810 km) | 12 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 545 mi (877 km) | 13 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 563 mi (906 km) | 13 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 633 mi (1019 km) | 15 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Union County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Union County?
Congaree National Park, about 80.7 mi (130 km) away and roughly 2 hr 22 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Union County in a day?
Congaree National Park — all within about three hours' drive.