National parks near Scott County, Kentucky
The closest national park to Scott County, Kentucky is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 110 mi (177 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 3 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Scott County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 110 mi (177 km) | 3 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 188 mi (303 km) | 4 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 189 mi (305 km) | 4 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 263 mi (424 km) | 6 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 272 mi (438 km) | 6 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 281 mi (453 km) | 7 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 306 mi (492 km) | 7 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 337 mi (542 km) | 8 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 372 mi (598 km) | 9 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 483 mi (777 km) | 11 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Scott County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Scott County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 110 mi (177 km) away and roughly 3 hr 3 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Scott County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.