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National parks near Coosa County, Alabama

The closest national park to Coosa County, Alabama is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 232 mi (373 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 56 min of driving.

Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.

National parks near Coosa County

Parks ranked by distance from Coosa County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park232 mi (373 km)5 hr 56 minBest as a weekend
Mammoth Cave National Park286 mi (460 km)7 hr 13 minWorth a longer road trip
Congaree National Park315 mi (507 km)7 hr 54 minWorth a longer road trip
Hot Springs National Park408 mi (656 km)10 hr 6 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park445 mi (717 km)11 hrWorth a longer road trip
New River Gorge National Park449 mi (723 km)11 hr 5 minWorth a longer road trip
Shenandoah National Park579 mi (931 km)14 hr 9 minWorth a longer road trip
Indiana Dunes National Park596 mi (959 km)14 hr 33 minWorth a longer road trip
Dry Tortugas National Park615 mi (990 km)15 hrWorth a longer road trip
Cuyahoga Valley National Park620 mi (998 km)15 hr 8 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Coosa County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Coosa County?

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 232 mi (373 km) away and roughly 5 hr 56 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Coosa County in a day?

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.