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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 parks near York County

Parks ranked by distance from York County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Congaree National Park83.5 mi (134 km)2 hr 26 minDoable as a day trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park148 mi (239 km)3 hr 58 minBest as a weekend
New River Gorge National Park214 mi (345 km)5 hr 31 minBest as a weekend
Shenandoah National Park288 mi (463 km)7 hr 15 minWorth a longer road trip
Mammoth Cave National Park321 mi (517 km)8 hr 4 minWorth a longer road trip
Cuyahoga Valley National Park434 mi (699 km)10 hr 44 minWorth a longer road trip
Point Pelee National Park490 mi (789 km)12 hr 3 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park565 mi (909 km)13 hr 49 minWorth a longer road trip
Indiana Dunes National Park565 mi (910 km)13 hr 50 minWorth a longer road trip
Rouge National Park627 mi (1008 km)15 hr 17 minWorth 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.