National parks near Owsley County, Kentucky
The closest national park to Owsley County, Kentucky is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 129 mi (208 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 30 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Owsley County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 129 mi (208 km) | 3 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 135 mi (217 km) | 3 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 148 mi (237 km) | 3 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 284 mi (457 km) | 7 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 299 mi (481 km) | 7 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 303 mi (487 km) | 7 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 316 mi (509 km) | 7 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 340 mi (548 km) | 8 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 363 mi (584 km) | 9 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 503 mi (809 km) | 12 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Owsley County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Owsley County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 129 mi (208 km) away and roughly 3 hr 30 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Owsley County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.