National parks near Morgan County, Kentucky
The closest national park to Morgan County, Kentucky is New River Gorge National Park — about 117 mi (188 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 13 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Morgan County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 117 mi (188 km) | 3 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 162 mi (260 km) | 4 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 166 mi (267 km) | 4 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 245 mi (394 km) | 6 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 267 mi (430 km) | 6 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 281 mi (453 km) | 7 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 318 mi (512 km) | 7 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 328 mi (528 km) | 8 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 380 mi (612 km) | 9 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 463 mi (746 km) | 11 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Morgan County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Morgan County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 117 mi (188 km) away and roughly 3 hr 13 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Morgan County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.