National parks near Sumter County, Alabama
The closest national park to Sumter County, Alabama is Hot Springs National Park — about 309 mi (498 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 46 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Hot Springs National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Congaree National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Best time to visit Hot Springs National Park. Getting to Hot Springs National Park. Camping at Hot Springs National Park.
National parks near Sumter County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 309 mi (498 km) | 7 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 342 mi (550 km) | 8 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 343 mi (552 km) | 8 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 434 mi (698 km) | 10 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 439 mi (707 km) | 10 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 555 mi (893 km) | 13 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 632 mi (1016 km) | 15 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 636 mi (1024 km) | 15 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 666 mi (1072 km) | 16 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 684 mi (1102 km) | 16 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Sumter County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Sumter County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 309 mi (498 km) away and roughly 7 hr 46 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Sumter County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.