Parks Manager

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.

National parks near Marshall County

Parks ranked by distance from Marshall County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park180 mi (289 km)4 hr 42 minBest as a weekend
Mammoth Cave National Park202 mi (325 km)5 hr 14 minBest as a weekend
Congaree National Park316 mi (509 km)7 hr 56 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park371 mi (597 km)9 hr 14 minWorth a longer road trip
Hot Springs National Park387 mi (623 km)9 hr 37 minWorth a longer road trip
New River Gorge National Park390 mi (628 km)9 hr 42 minWorth a longer road trip
Indiana Dunes National Park511 mi (822 km)12 hr 33 minWorth a longer road trip
Shenandoah National Park529 mi (852 km)12 hr 59 minWorth a longer road trip
Cuyahoga Valley National Park546 mi (878 km)13 hr 22 minWorth a longer road trip
Point Pelee National Park569 mi (916 km)13 hr 56 minWorth 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.