National parks near Caldwell County, Kentucky
Caldwell County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Princeton — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Caldwell County, Kentucky is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 98.3 mi (158 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 47 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Mammoth Cave.
National parks near Caldwell County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 98.3 mi (158 km) | 2 hr 47 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 163 mi (263 km) | 4 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 262 mi (422 km) | 6 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 316 mi (508 km) | 7 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 340 mi (548 km) | 8 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 378 mi (609 km) | 9 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 441 mi (709 km) | 10 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 443 mi (713 km) | 10 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 461 mi (742 km) | 11 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 529 mi (852 km) | 12 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Caldwell County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Caldwell County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 98.3 mi (158 km) away and roughly 2 hr 47 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Caldwell County in a day?
Mammoth Cave National Park — all within about three hours' drive.