National parks near Cumberland County, Tennessee
The closest national park to Cumberland County, Tennessee is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 84 mi (135 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 26 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Mammoth Cave National Park.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Congaree National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Shenandoah National Park
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National parks near Cumberland County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 84 mi (135 km) | 2 hr 26 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 105 mi (170 km) | 2 hr 57 min | Doable as a day trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 261 mi (419 km) | 6 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 282 mi (453 km) | 7 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 340 mi (547 km) | 8 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 406 mi (654 km) | 10 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 409 mi (658 km) | 10 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 410 mi (659 km) | 10 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 436 mi (702 km) | 10 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 465 mi (749 km) | 11 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Cumberland County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Cumberland County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 84 mi (135 km) away and roughly 2 hr 26 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Cumberland County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Mammoth Cave National Park — all within about three hours' drive.