National parks near Spencer County, Indiana
The closest national park to Spencer County, Indiana is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 76.4 mi (123 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 16 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 Spencer County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 76.4 mi (123 km) | 2 hr 16 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 178 mi (286 km) | 4 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 248 mi (400 km) | 6 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 254 mi (408 km) | 6 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 321 mi (517 km) | 8 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 359 mi (578 km) | 8 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 363 mi (585 km) | 9 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 417 mi (670 km) | 10 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 455 mi (733 km) | 11 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 469 mi (755 km) | 11 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Spencer County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Spencer County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 76.4 mi (123 km) away and roughly 2 hr 16 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Spencer County in a day?
Mammoth Cave National Park — all within about three hours' drive.