National parks near Fayette County, Kentucky
The closest national park to Fayette County, Kentucky is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 106 mi (171 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 58 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Mammoth Cave National Park.
Mammoth Cave National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Best time to visit Mammoth Cave National Park. Getting to Mammoth Cave National Park. Camping at Mammoth Cave National Park. Timed entry and tours at Mammoth Cave National Park.
National parks near Fayette County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 106 mi (171 km) | 2 hr 58 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 174 mi (280 km) | 4 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 184 mi (297 km) | 4 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 271 mi (437 km) | 6 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 286 mi (461 km) | 7 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 292 mi (470 km) | 7 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 312 mi (503 km) | 7 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 334 mi (537 km) | 8 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 358 mi (577 km) | 8 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 491 mi (790 km) | 12 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Fayette County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Fayette County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 106 mi (171 km) away and roughly 2 hr 58 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Fayette County in a day?
Mammoth Cave National Park — all within about three hours' drive.