National Parks Near Charleston, South Carolina

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 130 national parks near Charleston. The closest park is just 3.8 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

130
Parks Within Range
5
Within 100 Miles
3.8
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Charleston

⭐ Closest
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
3.8 mi (~5 min)

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

Charleston, South Carolina
National Historical Park
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
7.8 mi (~9 min)

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
National Historic Site
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
49.8 mi (~60 min)

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

Beaufort, South Carolina
National Historical Park
Fort Pulaski National Monument
77.9 mi (~1 hr 33 min)

Fort Pulaski National Monument

Savannah, Georgia
National Monument
Congaree National Park
84.6 mi (~1 hr 42 min)

Congaree National Park

Hopkins, South Carolina
National Park

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Charleston

Fort Frederica National Monument
137.5 mi (~2 hr 45 min)

Fort Frederica National Monument

St. Simons Island, Georgia
National Monument
Ninety Six National Historic Site
152.8 mi (~3 hr 3 min)

Ninety Six National Historic Site

Ninety Six, South Carolina
National Historic Site
Moores Creek National Battlefield
156.5 mi (~3 hr 8 min)

Moores Creek National Battlefield

Currie, North Carolina
National Battlefield
Cumberland Island National Seashore
159.8 mi (~3 hr 12 min)

Cumberland Island National Seashore

St. Marys, Georgia
National Seashore
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
183.2 mi (~3 hr 40 min)

Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

Gaffney, North Carolina
National Historic Trail
Kings Mountain National Military Park
183.4 mi (~3 hr 40 min)

Kings Mountain National Military Park

Blacksburg, South Carolina
National Military Park
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
184 mi (~3 hr 41 min)

Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve

Jacksonville, Florida
Ecological & Historic Preserve
Cowpens National Battlefield
195.1 mi (~3 hr 54 min)

Cowpens National Battlefield

Gaffney, South Carolina
National Battlefield

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Charleston

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
213.2 mi (~4 hr 16 min)

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Georgia
National Historical Park
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
215 mi (~4 hr 18 min)

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Florida
National Monument
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
224.6 mi (~4 hr 30 min)

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

North Carolina
National Historic Site
Fort Matanzas National Monument
225.3 mi (~4 hr 30 min)

Fort Matanzas National Monument

Florida
National Monument
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
231.9 mi (~4 hr 38 min)

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

North Carolina
National Military Park
Blue Ridge Parkway
241.8 mi (~4 hr 50 min)

Blue Ridge Parkway

North Carolina
Parkway
Andersonville National Historic Site
247.9 mi (~4 hr 57 min)

Andersonville National Historic Site

Georgia
National Historic Site
Cape Lookout National Seashore
250 mi (~5 hr)

Cape Lookout National Seashore

North Carolina
National Seashore
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
265.2 mi (~5 hr 18 min)

Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

Georgia
National Historical Park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
265.2 mi (~5 hr 18 min)

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Georgia
National Recreation Area
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
265.4 mi (~5 hr 18 min)

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Georgia
National Historical Park
Canaveral National Seashore
280 mi (~5 hr 36 min)

Canaveral National Seashore

Florida
National Seashore

Planning Your Visit from Charleston

Charleston is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 5 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park is your closest option at just 3.8 miles—approximately 5 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.

Guided Tours Near Charleston

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