National parks near Orange County, Indiana
The closest national park to Orange County, Indiana is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 98.8 mi (159 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 47 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Mammoth Cave National Park.
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 Orange County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 98.8 mi (159 km) | 2 hr 47 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 199 mi (320 km) | 5 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 213 mi (343 km) | 5 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 262 mi (422 km) | 6 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 296 mi (476 km) | 7 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 314 mi (506 km) | 7 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 320 mi (515 km) | 8 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 440 mi (708 km) | 10 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 459 mi (739 km) | 11 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 460 mi (741 km) | 11 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Orange County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Orange County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 98.8 mi (159 km) away and roughly 2 hr 47 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Orange County in a day?
Mammoth Cave National Park — all within about three hours' drive.