National parks near Pike County, Indiana
The closest national park to Pike County, Indiana is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 111 mi (178 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 4 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Pike County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 111 mi (178 km) | 3 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 157 mi (253 km) | 4 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 218 mi (350 km) | 5 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 286 mi (461 km) | 7 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 337 mi (543 km) | 8 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 347 mi (559 km) | 8 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 358 mi (576 km) | 8 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 422 mi (679 km) | 10 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 483 mi (777 km) | 11 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 487 mi (784 km) | 11 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Pike County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Pike County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 111 mi (178 km) away and roughly 3 hr 4 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Pike County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.