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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

Parks ranked by distance from Blount County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park26.2 mi (42.2 km)57 minDoable as a day trip
Mammoth Cave National Park153 mi (247 km)4 hr 5 minBest as a weekend
New River Gorge National Park225 mi (362 km)5 hr 47 minBest as a weekend
Congaree National Park228 mi (366 km)5 hr 50 minBest as a weekend
Shenandoah National Park363 mi (585 km)9 hr 3 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park394 mi (634 km)9 hr 47 minWorth a longer road trip
Cuyahoga Valley National Park400 mi (643 km)9 hr 55 minWorth a longer road trip
Point Pelee National Park435 mi (700 km)10 hr 45 minWorth a longer road trip
Indiana Dunes National Park439 mi (706 km)10 hr 50 minWorth a longer road trip
Hot Springs National Park520 mi (837 km)12 hr 45 minWorth 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.