National parks near Clay County, Kentucky
Clay County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Manchester — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Clay County, Kentucky is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 107 mi (173 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 59 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains.
National parks near Clay County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 107 mi (173 km) | 2 hr 59 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 129 mi (207 km) | 3 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 160 mi (257 km) | 4 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 287 mi (462 km) | 7 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 306 mi (493 km) | 7 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 310 mi (499 km) | 7 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 339 mi (546 km) | 8 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 357 mi (575 km) | 8 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 364 mi (586 km) | 9 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 525 mi (845 km) | 12 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Clay County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Clay County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 107 mi (173 km) away and roughly 2 hr 59 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Clay County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.