National parks near Union County, Kentucky
The closest national park to Union County, Kentucky is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 105 mi (169 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 56 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Mammoth Cave National Park.
Mammoth Cave National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Hot Springs National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Best time to visit Mammoth Cave National Park. Getting to Mammoth Cave National Park. Camping at Mammoth Cave National Park. Timed entry and tours at Mammoth Cave National Park.
National parks near Union County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 105 mi (169 km) | 2 hr 56 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 140 mi (225 km) | 3 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 279 mi (449 km) | 7 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 280 mi (451 km) | 7 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 359 mi (577 km) | 8 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 374 mi (602 km) | 9 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 414 mi (666 km) | 10 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 421 mi (677 km) | 10 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 481 mi (775 km) | 11 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 524 mi (843 km) | 12 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Union County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Union County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 105 mi (169 km) away and roughly 2 hr 56 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Union County in a day?
Mammoth Cave National Park — all within about three hours' drive.