National parks near Lee County, Kentucky
Lee County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Beattyville — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Lee County, Kentucky is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 134 mi (216 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 37 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Lee County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 134 mi (216 km) | 3 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 136 mi (219 km) | 3 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 147 mi (237 km) | 3 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 278 mi (448 km) | 7 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 299 mi (481 km) | 7 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 309 mi (498 km) | 7 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 310 mi (499 km) | 7 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 334 mi (537 km) | 8 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 359 mi (578 km) | 8 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 498 mi (801 km) | 12 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lee County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lee County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 134 mi (216 km) away and roughly 3 hr 37 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lee County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.