National parks near Harlan County, Kentucky
The closest national park to Harlan County, Kentucky is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 93.4 mi (150 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 40 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Congaree National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
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National parks near Harlan County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 93.4 mi (150 km) | 2 hr 40 min | Doable as a day trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 138 mi (222 km) | 3 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 165 mi (265 km) | 4 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 254 mi (409 km) | 6 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 284 mi (457 km) | 7 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 310 mi (500 km) | 7 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 351 mi (564 km) | 8 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 389 mi (626 km) | 9 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 402 mi (647 km) | 9 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 526 mi (846 km) | 12 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Harlan County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Harlan County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 93.4 mi (150 km) away and roughly 2 hr 40 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Harlan County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.