National parks near Knott County, Kentucky
The closest national park to Knott County, Kentucky is New River Gorge National Park — about 116 mi (186 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 11 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Knott County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 116 mi (186 km) | 3 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 123 mi (199 km) | 3 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 172 mi (277 km) | 4 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 265 mi (427 km) | 6 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 275 mi (443 km) | 6 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 280 mi (451 km) | 7 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 321 mi (517 km) | 8 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 369 mi (594 km) | 9 hr 11 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 | 496 mi (798 km) | 12 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Knott County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Knott County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 116 mi (186 km) away and roughly 3 hr 11 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Knott County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.