National parks near Hardin County, Kentucky
The closest national park to Hardin County, Kentucky is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 42.1 mi (67.8 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 25 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
Gateway Arch National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Cuyahoga Valley 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 Hardin County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 42.1 mi (67.8 km) | 1 hr 25 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 199 mi (321 km) | 5 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 239 mi (384 km) | 6 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 264 mi (425 km) | 6 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 274 mi (441 km) | 6 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 333 mi (537 km) | 8 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 341 mi (548 km) | 8 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 399 mi (642 km) | 9 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 414 mi (666 km) | 10 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 457 mi (736 km) | 11 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Hardin County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Hardin County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 42.1 mi (67.8 km) away and roughly 1 hr 25 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Hardin County in a day?
Mammoth Cave National Park — all within about three hours' drive.