National parks near Marshall County, Alabama
The closest national park to Marshall County, Alabama is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 180 mi (289 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 42 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
Mammoth Cave National Park
Congaree National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Hot Springs National Park
New River Gorge 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 Marshall County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 180 mi (289 km) | 4 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 202 mi (325 km) | 5 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 316 mi (509 km) | 7 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 371 mi (597 km) | 9 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 387 mi (623 km) | 9 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 390 mi (628 km) | 9 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 511 mi (822 km) | 12 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 529 mi (852 km) | 12 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 546 mi (878 km) | 13 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 569 mi (916 km) | 13 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Marshall County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Marshall County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 180 mi (289 km) away and roughly 4 hr 42 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Marshall County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.