National parks near Ripley County, Indiana
The closest national park to Ripley County, Indiana is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 148 mi (238 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 57 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
Indiana Dunes National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Great Smoky Mountains 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 Ripley County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 148 mi (238 km) | 3 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 195 mi (313 km) | 5 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 237 mi (381 km) | 6 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 237 mi (382 km) | 6 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 239 mi (384 km) | 6 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 265 mi (427 km) | 6 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 270 mi (435 km) | 6 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 372 mi (599 km) | 9 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 449 mi (722 km) | 11 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 449 mi (723 km) | 11 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Ripley County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Ripley County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 148 mi (238 km) away and roughly 3 hr 57 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Ripley County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.