National parks near Letcher County, Kentucky
The closest national park to Letcher County, Kentucky is New River Gorge National Park — about 110 mi (178 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 4 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
New River Gorge National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Congaree National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Best time to visit New River Gorge National Park. Getting to New River Gorge National Park. Camping at New River Gorge National Park. Timed entry and tours at New River Gorge National Park.
National parks near Letcher County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 110 mi (178 km) | 3 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 116 mi (186 km) | 3 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 186 mi (299 km) | 4 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 257 mi (414 km) | 6 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 257 mi (414 km) | 6 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 290 mi (466 km) | 7 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 333 mi (537 km) | 8 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 388 mi (624 km) | 9 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 419 mi (674 km) | 10 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 503 mi (810 km) | 12 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Letcher County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Letcher County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 110 mi (178 km) away and roughly 3 hr 4 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Letcher County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.