National parks near Lee County, Alabama
The closest national park to Lee County, Alabama is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 233 mi (375 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 58 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Congaree National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Best time to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Getting to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Camping at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Permits for Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Timed entry and tours at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
National parks near Lee County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 233 mi (375 km) | 5 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 280 mi (451 km) | 7 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 318 mi (512 km) | 7 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 449 mi (723 km) | 11 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 458 mi (737 km) | 11 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 493 mi (793 km) | 12 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 570 mi (917 km) | 13 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 573 mi (922 km) | 14 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 573 mi (922 km) | 14 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 579 mi (932 km) | 14 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lee County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lee County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 233 mi (375 km) away and roughly 5 hr 58 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lee County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.