National Parks Near Atlanta, Georgia

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 90 national parks near Atlanta. The closest park is just 1 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

90
Parks Within Range
8
Within 100 Miles
1
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Atlanta

⭐ Closest
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
1 mi (~1 min)

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Atlanta, Georgia
National Historical Park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
18 mi (~22 min)

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Sandy Springs, Georgia
National Recreation Area
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
18.4 mi (~22 min)

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

Kennesaw, Georgia
National Battlefield Park
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
77.6 mi (~1 hr 33 min)

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Macon, Georgia
National Historical Park
Little River Canyon National Preserve
84.1 mi (~1 hr 41 min)

Little River Canyon National Preserve

Fort Payne, Alabama
National Preserve
Freedom Riders National Monument
87.6 mi (~1 hr 45 min)

Freedom Riders National Monument

Anniston, Alabama
National Monument
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
94.2 mi (~1 hr 53 min)

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park

Daviston, Alabama
National Military Park
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
97.2 mi (~1 hr 57 min)

Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park

Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia
National Military Park

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Atlanta

Andersonville National Historic Site
108.2 mi (~2 hr 10 min)

Andersonville National Historic Site

Andersonville, Georgia
National Historic Site
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
116.5 mi (~2 hr 20 min)

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site

Tuskegee, Alabama
National Historic Site
Russell Cave National Monument
117.5 mi (~2 hr 21 min)

Russell Cave National Monument

Bridgeport, Alabama
National Monument
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
118.4 mi (~2 hr 22 min)

Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

Plains, Georgia
National Historical Park
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
118.8 mi (~2 hr 23 min)

Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site

Tuskegee Institute, Alabama
National Historic Site
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
137.4 mi (~2 hr 45 min)

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Gatlinburg, North Carolina
National Park
Ninety Six National Historic Site
138.6 mi (~2 hr 46 min)

Ninety Six National Historic Site

Ninety Six, South Carolina
National Historic Site
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
140.5 mi (~2 hr 49 min)

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

Birmingham, Alabama
National Monument
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
152.2 mi (~3 hr 3 min)

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

Flat Rock, North Carolina
National Historic Site
Obed Wild & Scenic River
163.3 mi (~3 hr 16 min)

Obed Wild & Scenic River

Wartburg, Tennessee
Wild & Scenic River
Blue Ridge Parkway
165.6 mi (~3 hr 19 min)

Blue Ridge Parkway

Asheville, North Carolina
Parkway
Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail
169.8 mi (~3 hr 24 min)

Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail

White Hall, Alabama
National Historic Trail

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Atlanta

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
203.5 mi (~4 hr 4 min)

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Kentucky
National Historical Park
Congaree National Park
209 mi (~4 hr 11 min)

Congaree National Park

South Carolina
National Park
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
230.2 mi (~4 hr 36 min)

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

Kentucky
National Monument
Fort Pulaski National Monument
232.9 mi (~4 hr 39 min)

Fort Pulaski National Monument

Georgia
National Monument
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
235.9 mi (~4 hr 43 min)

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

South Carolina
National Historical Park
Shiloh National Military Park
244.9 mi (~4 hr 54 min)

Shiloh National Military Park

Tennessee
National Military Park
Fort Frederica National Monument
246.8 mi (~4 hr 56 min)

Fort Frederica National Monument

Georgia
National Monument
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
250.7 mi (~5 hr 1 min)

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

Alabama
National Scenic Trail
Tupelo National Battlefield
251.6 mi (~5 hr 2 min)

Tupelo National Battlefield

Mississippi
National Battlefield
Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
253.7 mi (~5 hr 4 min)

Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site

Mississippi
National Battlefield Site
Mammoth Cave National Park
257.7 mi (~5 hr 9 min)

Mammoth Cave National Park

Kentucky
National Park
Cumberland Island National Seashore
263.2 mi (~5 hr 16 min)

Cumberland Island National Seashore

Georgia
National Seashore

Planning Your Visit from Atlanta

Atlanta is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 8 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park is your closest option at just 1 miles—approximately 1 min by car.

Best practices: Check individual park pages for current conditions, entrance fees, and reservation requirements. Many parks offer America the Beautiful passes for frequent visitors. Remember to practice Leave No Trace principles and respect all park regulations during your visit.

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