National parks near Anderson County, Tennessee
Anderson County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Oak Ridge — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Anderson County, Tennessee is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 48.4 mi (77.9 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 35 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains.
National parks near Anderson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 48.4 mi (77.9 km) | 1 hr 35 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 131 mi (210 km) | 3 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 223 mi (358 km) | 5 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 250 mi (403 km) | 6 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 366 mi (588 km) | 9 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 372 mi (599 km) | 9 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 387 mi (622 km) | 9 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 416 mi (669 km) | 10 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 419 mi (675 km) | 10 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 509 mi (819 km) | 12 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Anderson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Anderson County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 48.4 mi (77.9 km) away and roughly 1 hr 35 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Anderson County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.