National parks near Chilton County, Alabama
Chilton County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Clanton — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Chilton County, Alabama is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 260 mi (418 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 36 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Chilton County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 260 mi (418 km) | 6 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 300 mi (483 km) | 7 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 345 mi (556 km) | 8 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 384 mi (618 km) | 9 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 443 mi (713 km) | 10 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 477 mi (768 km) | 11 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 606 mi (975 km) | 14 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 608 mi (979 km) | 14 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 614 mi (988 km) | 14 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 626 mi (1008 km) | 15 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Chilton County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Chilton County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 260 mi (418 km) away and roughly 6 hr 36 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Chilton County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.