National parks near Mason County, Kentucky
Mason County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Maysville — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Mason County, Kentucky is New River Gorge National Park — about 150 mi (241 km) away, or roughly 4 hr of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Mason County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 150 mi (241 km) | 4 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 163 mi (262 km) | 4 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 210 mi (337 km) | 5 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 214 mi (344 km) | 5 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 239 mi (384 km) | 6 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 272 mi (438 km) | 6 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 291 mi (469 km) | 7 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 347 mi (559 km) | 8 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 374 mi (602 km) | 9 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 434 mi (698 km) | 10 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Mason County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Mason County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 150 mi (241 km) away and roughly 4 hr of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Mason County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.