National parks near McCreary County, Kentucky
The closest national park to McCreary County, Kentucky is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 90.1 mi (145 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 35 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Mammoth Cave National Park.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Congaree National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
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National parks near McCreary County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 90.1 mi (145 km) | 2 hr 35 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 97 mi (156 km) | 2 hr 45 min | Doable as a day trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 209 mi (336 km) | 5 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 289 mi (465 km) | 7 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 340 mi (547 km) | 8 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 351 mi (565 km) | 8 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 358 mi (576 km) | 8 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 370 mi (595 km) | 9 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 379 mi (611 km) | 9 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 505 mi (813 km) | 12 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in McCreary County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to McCreary County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 90.1 mi (145 km) away and roughly 2 hr 35 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from McCreary County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Mammoth Cave National Park — all within about three hours' drive.