National parks near Daviess County, Indiana
The closest national park to Daviess County, Indiana is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 118 mi (190 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 14 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
Gateway Arch National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Point Pelee 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 Daviess County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 118 mi (190 km) | 3 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 163 mi (263 km) | 4 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 205 mi (329 km) | 5 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 290 mi (467 km) | 7 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 332 mi (534 km) | 8 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 334 mi (537 km) | 8 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 345 mi (556 km) | 8 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 435 mi (700 km) | 10 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 475 mi (765 km) | 11 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 490 mi (789 km) | 12 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Daviess County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Daviess County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 118 mi (190 km) away and roughly 3 hr 14 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Daviess County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.