National parks near Boone County, Kentucky
The closest national park to Boone County, Kentucky 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.
National parks near Boone 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 |
| New River Gorge National Park | 205 mi (329 km) | 5 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 222 mi (357 km) | 5 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 226 mi (363 km) | 5 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 234 mi (376 km) | 5 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 243 mi (390 km) | 6 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 298 mi (479 km) | 7 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 342 mi (550 km) | 8 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 421 mi (677 km) | 10 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 441 mi (710 km) | 10 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Boone County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Boone 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 Boone County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.