National parks near Johnson County, Kentucky
Johnson County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Paintsville — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Johnson County, Kentucky is New River Gorge National Park — about 95.3 mi (153 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 42 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: New River Gorge.
National parks near Johnson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 95.3 mi (153 km) | 2 hr 42 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 157 mi (253 km) | 4 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 186 mi (299 km) | 4 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 246 mi (397 km) | 6 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 247 mi (397 km) | 6 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 288 mi (464 km) | 7 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 300 mi (483 km) | 7 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 350 mi (562 km) | 8 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 405 mi (651 km) | 10 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 462 mi (744 km) | 11 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Johnson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Johnson County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 95.3 mi (153 km) away and roughly 2 hr 42 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Johnson County in a day?
New River Gorge National Park — all within about three hours' drive.