National parks near Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
The closest national park to Tuscaloosa County, Alabama is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 282 mi (454 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 7 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
Mammoth Cave National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Congaree 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 Tuscaloosa County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 282 mi (454 km) | 7 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 287 mi (461 km) | 7 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 328 mi (528 km) | 8 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 392 mi (631 km) | 9 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 401 mi (646 km) | 9 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 494 mi (796 km) | 12 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 583 mi (938 km) | 14 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 632 mi (1017 km) | 15 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 645 mi (1038 km) | 15 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 657 mi (1057 km) | 16 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Tuscaloosa County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Tuscaloosa County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 282 mi (454 km) away and roughly 7 hr 7 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Tuscaloosa County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.