National parks near Hale County, Alabama
Hale County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Greensboro — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Hale County, Alabama is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 300 mi (483 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 33 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Hale County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 300 mi (483 km) | 7 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 312 mi (502 km) | 7 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 333 mi (536 km) | 8 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 400 mi (643 km) | 9 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 424 mi (682 km) | 10 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 515 mi (828 km) | 12 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 608 mi (978 km) | 14 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 636 mi (1024 km) | 15 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 651 mi (1047 km) | 15 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 658 mi (1059 km) | 16 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Hale County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Hale County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 300 mi (483 km) away and roughly 7 hr 33 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Hale County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.