National parks near Blount County, Tennessee
The closest national park to Blount County, Tennessee is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 26.2 mi (42.2 km) away, or roughly 57 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains.
National parks near Blount County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 26.2 mi (42.2 km) | 57 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 153 mi (247 km) | 4 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 225 mi (362 km) | 5 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 228 mi (366 km) | 5 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 363 mi (585 km) | 9 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 394 mi (634 km) | 9 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 400 mi (643 km) | 9 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 435 mi (700 km) | 10 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 439 mi (706 km) | 10 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 520 mi (837 km) | 12 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Blount County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Blount County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 26.2 mi (42.2 km) away and roughly 57 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Blount County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.