National parks near Nelson County, Kentucky
Nelson County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Bardstown — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Nelson County, Kentucky is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 55.9 mi (89.9 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 46 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Mammoth Cave.
National parks near Nelson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 55.9 mi (89.9 km) | 1 hr 46 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 185 mi (298 km) | 4 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 239 mi (385 km) | 6 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 262 mi (422 km) | 6 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 278 mi (447 km) | 7 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 315 mi (507 km) | 7 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 326 mi (525 km) | 8 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 383 mi (616 km) | 9 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 389 mi (626 km) | 9 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 481 mi (774 km) | 11 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Nelson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Nelson County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 55.9 mi (89.9 km) away and roughly 1 hr 46 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Nelson County in a day?
Mammoth Cave National Park — all within about three hours' drive.