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.
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.