National Parks Near Carrollton, Georgia

85 national parks within 8 hours  ·  12 within 2 hours

12
Within 2 Hours
16
Within 4 Hours
45
Within 8 Hours
85
Total Parks

Carrollton, Georgia offers an exceptional gateway to some of America's most significant national parks and historical sites. Located in the heart of the Southeast, this charming city serves as an ideal base for exploring an impressive collection of 85 national parks accessible within an eight-hour drive. For those seeking shorter excursions, you'll find 12 parks within just two hours and 16 parks within four hours, making Carrollton perfect for weekend adventures or extended road trips. The closest national park to Carrollton is Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, situated just 38 miles away, where you can explore Civil War history across scenic trails and historic grounds. Other nearby treasures include the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park at 43 miles and the Freedom Riders National Monument at 47 miles, both offering profound insights into America's civil rights movement. Additional options like Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Horseshoe Bend National Military Park are within an hour's drive, giving you diverse choices for natural and historical exploration.

Planning a day trip or weekend getaway from Carrollton is straightforward and rewarding. For a leisurely day trip, start early and head to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park to maximize your time exploring the battlefield trails and visitor center without rushing. If you prefer a longer weekend adventure, consider combining multiple parks into a themed itinerary—perhaps a civil rights history tour visiting both the King National Historical Park and Freedom Riders National Monument, or a nature-focused trip incorporating the Chattahoochee River recreation area. Pack a detailed map or use GPS navigation since several parks have multiple entrances and facilities spread across scenic landscapes. Most parks offer free or minimal admission fees, picnic areas, and well-maintained facilities, making budgeting easy. Check each park's website ahead of time for seasonal hours, special events, and any trail closures to ensure the best possible experience during your visit.

Map of Parks Near Carrollton

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Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Middlesboro
National Historical Park 226 mi away
Natchez Trace Parkway
Natchez Trace Parkway
Tupelo
Parkway 227 mi away
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
Gaffney
National Historic Trail 237 mi away
Kings Mountain National Military Park
Kings Mountain National Military Park
Blacksburg
National Military Park 237 mi away
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
Nancy
National Monument 242 mi away
Congaree National Park
Congaree National Park
Hopkins
National Park 250 mi away
Mammoth Cave National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Mammoth Cave
National Park 257 mi away
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
Dover
National Battlefield 257 mi away
Gulf Islands National Seashore
Gulf Islands National Seashore
Gulf Breeze
National Seashore 258 mi away
Fort Pulaski National Monument
Fort Pulaski National Monument
Savannah
National Monument 264 mi away
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
Beaufort
National Historical Park 270 mi away
Fort Frederica National Monument
Fort Frederica National Monument
St. Simons Island
National Monument 270 mi away
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
Hodgenville
National Historical Park 279 mi away
Cumberland Island National Seashore
Cumberland Island National Seashore
St. Marys
National Seashore 284 mi away
Camp Nelson National Monument
Camp Nelson National Monument
Nicholasville
National Monument 293 mi away
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Jacksonville
Ecological & Historic Preserve 300 mi away
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
Sumner
National Monument 305 mi away
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
Charleston
National Historical Park 307 mi away
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
Mount Pleasant
National Historic Site 308 mi away
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
Jackson
National Monument 309 mi away
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail
Santa Fe
National Historic Trail 311 mi away
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
Lincoln City
National Memorial 331 mi away
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Saint Augustine
National Monument 337 mi away
Vicksburg National Military Park
Vicksburg National Military Park
Vicksburg
National Military Park 345 mi away
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
Greensboro
National Military Park 345 mi away
Fort Matanzas National Monument
Fort Matanzas National Monument
Saint Augustine
National Monument 350 mi away
Bluestone National Scenic River
Bluestone National Scenic River
Pipestem
National Scenic River 359 mi away
Arkansas Post National Memorial
Arkansas Post National Memorial
Gillett
National Memorial 359 mi away
Poverty Point National Monument
Poverty Point National Monument
Pioneer
National Monument 372 mi away
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
Glen Jean
National Park & Preserve 374 mi away
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
Vincennes
National Historical Park 378 mi away
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
Cincinnati
National Historic Site 384 mi away
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
New Orleans
National Historical Park 385 mi away
Booker T Washington National Monument
Booker T Washington National Monument
Hardy
National Monument 388 mi away
Natchez National Historical Park
Natchez National Historical Park
Natchez
National Historical Park 393 mi away
Gauley River National Recreation Area
Gauley River National Recreation Area
Glen Jean
National Recreation Area 393 mi away
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
New Orleans
National Historical Park and Preserve 395 mi away
Moores Creek National Battlefield
Moores Creek National Battlefield
Currie
National Battlefield 404 mi away
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
Ste. Genevieve
National Historical Park 412 mi away
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
Chillicothe
National Historical Park 412 mi away
Canaveral National Seashore
Canaveral National Seashore
New Smyrna Beach
National Seashore 419 mi away
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
Little Rock
National Historic Site 420 mi away
Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Van Buren
National Scenic Riverways 426 mi away
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
Wilberforce
National Monument 428 mi away
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
Dayton
National Historical Park 432 mi away
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