National parks near Bell County, Kentucky
Bell County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Middlesboro — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Bell County, Kentucky is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 71.1 mi (114 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 8 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains.
National parks near Bell County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 71.1 mi (114 km) | 2 hr 8 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 137 mi (221 km) | 3 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 176 mi (283 km) | 4 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 257 mi (414 km) | 6 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 322 mi (518 km) | 8 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 339 mi (546 km) | 8 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 374 mi (603 km) | 9 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 380 mi (611 km) | 9 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 391 mi (628 km) | 9 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 544 mi (876 km) | 13 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Bell County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Bell County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 71.1 mi (114 km) away and roughly 2 hr 8 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Bell County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.