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National parks near Claiborne County, Tennessee

The closest national park to Claiborne County, Tennessee is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 61.6 mi (99.1 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 54 min of driving.

1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains.

National parks near Claiborne County

Parks ranked by distance from Claiborne County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park61.6 mi (99.1 km)1 hr 54 minDoable as a day trip
Mammoth Cave National Park141 mi (227 km)3 hr 48 minBest as a weekend
New River Gorge National Park180 mi (290 km)4 hr 43 minBest as a weekend
Congaree National Park250 mi (402 km)6 hr 21 minWorth a longer road trip
Shenandoah National Park325 mi (523 km)8 hr 9 minWorth a longer road trip
Cuyahoga Valley National Park348 mi (559 km)8 hr 41 minWorth a longer road trip
Point Pelee National Park384 mi (617 km)9 hr 32 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park384 mi (618 km)9 hr 33 minWorth a longer road trip
Indiana Dunes National Park399 mi (643 km)9 hr 54 minWorth a longer road trip
Hot Springs National Park543 mi (874 km)13 hr 18 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Claiborne County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Claiborne County?

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 61.6 mi (99.1 km) away and roughly 1 hr 54 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Claiborne County in a day?

Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.