National Parks Near Columbia, South Carolina

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 147 national parks near Columbia. The closest park is just 21.9 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

147
Parks Within Range
5
Within 100 Miles
21.9
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Columbia

⭐ Closest
Congaree National Park
21.9 mi (~26 min)

Congaree National Park

Hopkins, South Carolina
National Park
Ninety Six National Historic Site
57 mi (~1 hr 8 min)

Ninety Six National Historic Site

Ninety Six, South Carolina
National Historic Site
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
81.1 mi (~1 hr 37 min)

Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

Gaffney, North Carolina
National Historic Trail
Kings Mountain National Military Park
81.2 mi (~1 hr 37 min)

Kings Mountain National Military Park

Blacksburg, South Carolina
National Military Park
Cowpens National Battlefield
89.7 mi (~1 hr 48 min)

Cowpens National Battlefield

Gaffney, South Carolina
National Battlefield

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Columbia

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
106 mi (~2 hr 7 min)

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
National Historic Site
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
109.1 mi (~2 hr 11 min)

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

Charleston, South Carolina
National Historical Park
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
113.7 mi (~2 hr 16 min)

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

Beaufort, South Carolina
National Historical Park
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
119 mi (~2 hr 23 min)

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

Flat Rock, North Carolina
National Historic Site
Blue Ridge Parkway
135.9 mi (~2 hr 43 min)

Blue Ridge Parkway

Asheville, North Carolina
Parkway
Fort Pulaski National Monument
136.2 mi (~2 hr 43 min)

Fort Pulaski National Monument

Savannah, Georgia
National Monument
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
162 mi (~3 hr 14 min)

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

Greensboro, North Carolina
National Military Park
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
168.4 mi (~3 hr 22 min)

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Macon, Georgia
National Historical Park
Moores Creek National Battlefield
170 mi (~3 hr 24 min)

Moores Creek National Battlefield

Currie, North Carolina
National Battlefield
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
178.7 mi (~3 hr 34 min)

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Gatlinburg, North Carolina
National Park
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
180.5 mi (~3 hr 37 min)

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site

Greeneville, Tennessee
National Historic Site
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
186.4 mi (~3 hr 44 min)

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Sandy Springs, Georgia
National Recreation Area

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Columbia

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
203.9 mi (~4 hr 5 min)

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

Georgia
National Battlefield Park
Andersonville National Historic Site
218.2 mi (~4 hr 22 min)

Andersonville National Historic Site

Georgia
National Historic Site
Cumberland Island National Seashore
218.5 mi (~4 hr 22 min)

Cumberland Island National Seashore

Georgia
National Seashore
Booker T Washington National Monument
227.3 mi (~4 hr 33 min)

Booker T Washington National Monument

Virginia
National Monument
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
232.3 mi (~4 hr 39 min)

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Kentucky
National Historical Park
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
237.2 mi (~4 hr 45 min)

Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

Georgia
National Historical Park
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
245.3 mi (~4 hr 54 min)

Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve

Florida
Ecological & Historic Preserve
Bluestone National Scenic River
246.4 mi (~4 hr 56 min)

Bluestone National Scenic River

West Virginia
National Scenic River
Obed Wild & Scenic River
248.5 mi (~4 hr 58 min)

Obed Wild & Scenic River

Tennessee
Wild & Scenic River
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
250.8 mi (~5 hr 1 min)

Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park

Georgia
National Military Park
Little River Canyon National Preserve
263.4 mi (~5 hr 16 min)

Little River Canyon National Preserve

Alabama
National Preserve
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
265.1 mi (~5 hr 18 min)

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Virginia
National Historical Park

Planning Your Visit from Columbia

Columbia 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. Congaree National Park is your closest option at just 21.9 miles—approximately 26 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 Columbia

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