National parks near Macon County, North Carolina
Macon County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Franklin — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Macon County, North Carolina is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 31 mi (49.9 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 5 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains.
National parks near Macon County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 31 mi (49.9 km) | 1 hr 5 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Congaree National Park | 177 mi (285 km) | 4 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 205 mi (331 km) | 5 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 237 mi (381 km) | 6 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 362 mi (582 km) | 9 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 430 mi (692 km) | 10 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 444 mi (715 km) | 10 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 471 mi (758 km) | 11 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 489 mi (787 km) | 12 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 550 mi (885 km) | 13 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Macon County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Macon County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 31 mi (49.9 km) away and roughly 1 hr 5 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Macon County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.