National parks near Montgomery County, Alabama
The closest national park to Montgomery County, Alabama is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 274 mi (441 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 56 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
Congaree National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Gateway Arch 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 Montgomery County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 274 mi (441 km) | 6 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 334 mi (537 km) | 8 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 334 mi (537 km) | 8 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 417 mi (671 km) | 10 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 485 mi (780 km) | 11 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 492 mi (792 km) | 12 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 573 mi (922 km) | 14 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 584 mi (941 km) | 14 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 596 mi (960 km) | 14 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 617 mi (993 km) | 15 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Montgomery County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Montgomery County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 274 mi (441 km) away and roughly 6 hr 56 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Montgomery County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.