National parks near Lowndes County, Alabama
The closest national park to Lowndes 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 Lowndes 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 | 355 mi (571 km) | 8 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 357 mi (574 km) | 8 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 410 mi (660 km) | 10 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 496 mi (798 km) | 12 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 518 mi (834 km) | 12 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 561 mi (903 km) | 13 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 578 mi (930 km) | 14 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 592 mi (953 km) | 14 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 644 mi (1036 km) | 15 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lowndes County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lowndes 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 Lowndes County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.