National parks near Crittenden County, Kentucky
Crittenden County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Marion — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Crittenden County, Kentucky is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 109 mi (176 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 2 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Crittenden County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 109 mi (176 km) | 3 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 145 mi (233 km) | 3 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 278 mi (448 km) | 7 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 302 mi (486 km) | 7 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 339 mi (546 km) | 8 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 386 mi (621 km) | 9 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 436 mi (702 km) | 10 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 441 mi (710 km) | 10 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 478 mi (769 km) | 11 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 536 mi (863 km) | 13 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Crittenden County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Crittenden County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 109 mi (176 km) away and roughly 3 hr 2 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Crittenden County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.