National parks near Tallapoosa County, Alabama
Tallapoosa County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Alexander City — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Tallapoosa County, Alabama is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 230 mi (370 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 53 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Tallapoosa County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 230 mi (370 km) | 5 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 295 mi (475 km) | 7 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 302 mi (487 km) | 7 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 424 mi (683 km) | 10 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 448 mi (720 km) | 11 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 460 mi (741 km) | 11 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 574 mi (924 km) | 14 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 602 mi (969 km) | 14 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 605 mi (974 km) | 14 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 606 mi (975 km) | 14 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Tallapoosa County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Tallapoosa County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 230 mi (370 km) away and roughly 5 hr 53 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Tallapoosa County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.