National parks near Knox County, Kentucky
Knox County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Barbourville — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Knox County, Kentucky is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 88.8 mi (143 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 33 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains.
National parks near Knox County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 88.8 mi (143 km) | 2 hr 33 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 124 mi (200 km) | 3 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 175 mi (282 km) | 4 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 276 mi (444 km) | 6 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 324 mi (521 km) | 8 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 327 mi (527 km) | 8 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 360 mi (580 km) | 8 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 364 mi (586 km) | 9 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 372 mi (598 km) | 9 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 539 mi (867 km) | 13 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Knox County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Knox County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 88.8 mi (143 km) away and roughly 2 hr 33 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Knox County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.