National parks near Etowah County, Alabama
Etowah County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Gadsden — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Etowah County, Alabama is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 178 mi (287 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 40 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Etowah County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 178 mi (287 km) | 4 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 220 mi (354 km) | 5 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 300 mi (483 km) | 7 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 393 mi (633 km) | 9 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 394 mi (635 km) | 9 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 404 mi (649 km) | 10 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 529 mi (851 km) | 12 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 531 mi (854 km) | 13 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 556 mi (895 km) | 13 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 582 mi (937 km) | 14 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Etowah County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Etowah County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 178 mi (287 km) away and roughly 4 hr 40 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Etowah County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.