National parks near Lee County, Mississippi
The closest national park to Lee County, Mississippi is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 248 mi (400 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 20 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Mammoth Cave National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Congaree 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 Lee County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 248 mi (400 km) | 6 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 249 mi (401 km) | 6 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 305 mi (492 km) | 7 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 311 mi (501 km) | 7 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 454 mi (731 km) | 11 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 499 mi (803 km) | 12 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 516 mi (831 km) | 12 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 619 mi (996 km) | 15 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 628 mi (1011 km) | 15 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 645 mi (1039 km) | 15 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lee County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lee County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 248 mi (400 km) away and roughly 6 hr 20 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lee County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.