National parks near Carter County, Tennessee
The closest national park to Carter County, Tennessee is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 89.7 mi (144 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 34 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains.
National parks near Carter County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 89.7 mi (144 km) | 2 hr 34 min | Doable as a day trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 135 mi (218 km) | 3 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 194 mi (313 km) | 5 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 223 mi (359 km) | 5 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 261 mi (420 km) | 6 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 341 mi (549 km) | 8 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 390 mi (627 km) | 9 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 450 mi (725 km) | 11 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 464 mi (747 km) | 11 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 548 mi (882 km) | 13 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Carter County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Carter County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 89.7 mi (144 km) away and roughly 2 hr 34 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Carter County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.