National parks near Pickens County, Alabama
The closest national park to Pickens County, Alabama is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 293 mi (472 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 23 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
Hot Springs National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Congaree 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 Pickens County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 293 mi (472 km) | 7 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 300 mi (483 km) | 7 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 303 mi (488 km) | 7 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 389 mi (626 km) | 9 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 420 mi (676 km) | 10 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 513 mi (826 km) | 12 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 582 mi (936 km) | 14 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 653 mi (1051 km) | 15 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 657 mi (1057 km) | 16 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 673 mi (1083 km) | 16 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Pickens County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Pickens County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 293 mi (472 km) away and roughly 7 hr 23 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Pickens County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.