National parks near Madison County, North Carolina
Madison County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Mars Hill — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Madison County, North Carolina is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 55.9 mi (90 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 46 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains.
National parks near Madison County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 55.9 mi (90 km) | 1 hr 46 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Congaree National Park | 174 mi (280 km) | 4 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 176 mi (284 km) | 4 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 217 mi (349 km) | 5 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 299 mi (481 km) | 7 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 379 mi (610 km) | 9 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 425 mi (684 km) | 10 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 460 mi (741 km) | 11 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 470 mi (756 km) | 11 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 588 mi (946 km) | 14 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Madison County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Madison County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 55.9 mi (90 km) away and roughly 1 hr 46 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Madison County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.