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.
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.