National parks near Jefferson County, Alabama
The closest national park to Jefferson County, Alabama is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 234 mi (377 km) away, or roughly 6 hr of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Jefferson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 234 mi (377 km) | 6 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 256 mi (413 km) | 6 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 346 mi (557 km) | 8 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 365 mi (587 km) | 9 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 400 mi (643 km) | 9 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 448 mi (722 km) | 11 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 561 mi (903 km) | 13 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 585 mi (941 km) | 14 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 606 mi (975 km) | 14 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 628 mi (1011 km) | 15 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Jefferson County
- Birmingham
- Hoover
- Vestavia Hills
- Bessemer
- Homewood
- Dixiana
- Trussville
- Mountain Brook
- Center Point
- Hueytown
- Gardendale
- Irondale
- Leeds
- Fairfield
- Pleasant Grove
- Forestdale
- Clay
- Fultondale
- Pinson
- Tarrant
- Grayson Valley
- Cahaba Heights
- Midfield
- Adamsville
- Mount Olive
- Argo
- Chalkville
- Warrior
- Kimberly
- Brighton
- Lipscomb
- Graysville
- Morris
- Concord
- Sylvan Springs
- Rock Creek
- Brookside
- Minor
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Jefferson County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 234 mi (377 km) away and roughly 6 hr of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Jefferson County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.