National parks near Lamar County, Alabama
The closest national park to Lamar County, Alabama is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 259 mi (416 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 34 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Mammoth Cave National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Congaree National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Best time to visit Mammoth Cave National Park. Getting to Mammoth Cave National Park. Camping at Mammoth Cave National Park. Timed entry and tours at Mammoth Cave National Park.
National parks near Lamar County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 259 mi (416 km) | 6 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 286 mi (460 km) | 7 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 287 mi (462 km) | 7 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 350 mi (564 km) | 8 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 421 mi (678 km) | 10 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 491 mi (790 km) | 12 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 543 mi (873 km) | 13 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 626 mi (1007 km) | 15 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 634 mi (1020 km) | 15 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 640 mi (1030 km) | 15 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lamar County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lamar County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 259 mi (416 km) away and roughly 6 hr 34 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lamar County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.