National parks near York County, South Carolina
The closest national park to York County, South Carolina is Congaree National Park — about 83.5 mi (134 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 26 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Congaree National Park.
Congaree National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Best time to visit Congaree National Park. Getting to Congaree National Park. Camping at Congaree National Park. Timed entry and tours at Congaree National Park.
National parks near York County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 83.5 mi (134 km) | 2 hr 26 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 148 mi (239 km) | 3 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 214 mi (345 km) | 5 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 288 mi (463 km) | 7 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 321 mi (517 km) | 8 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 434 mi (699 km) | 10 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 490 mi (789 km) | 12 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 565 mi (909 km) | 13 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 565 mi (910 km) | 13 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 627 mi (1008 km) | 15 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in York County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to York County?
Congaree National Park, about 83.5 mi (134 km) away and roughly 2 hr 26 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from York County in a day?
Congaree National Park — all within about three hours' drive.