National parks near Madison County, Alabama
The closest national park to Madison County, Alabama is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 172 mi (277 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 31 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
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Congaree National Park
Hot Springs 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 Madison County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 172 mi (277 km) | 4 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 183 mi (295 km) | 4 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 333 mi (537 km) | 8 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 339 mi (546 km) | 8 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 366 mi (590 km) | 9 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 384 mi (618 km) | 9 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 478 mi (769 km) | 11 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 527 mi (848 km) | 12 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 528 mi (849 km) | 12 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 547 mi (880 km) | 13 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Madison County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Madison County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 172 mi (277 km) away and roughly 4 hr 31 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Madison County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.