National parks near Hickory Withe, Tennessee
Hickory Withe sits inside the Memphis area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Memphis for the full write-up.
Hot Springs National Park is the closest national park to Hickory Withe, Tennessee — 202 mi (326 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 5 hr 15 min behind the wheel.
Hot Springs is better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Hickory Withe gates the entrance itself, but Shenandoah National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Hickory Withe has a population of about 2,973.
National parks near Hickory Withe
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 202 mi (326 km) | 5 hr 15 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 236 mi (379 km) | 6 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 236 mi (380 km) | 6 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 341 mi (549 km) | 8 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 462 mi (744 km) | 11 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 510 mi (821 km) | 12 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 511 mi (823 km) | 12 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 601 mi (967 km) | 14 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 601 mi (967 km) | 14 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 661 mi (1063 km) | 16 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Hickory Withe
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains | Great Smoky Mountains National Park Parking Tag | Parking, not an entrance fee | Timed reservation |
| Shenandoah | Old Rag Mountain Tickets | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Hickory Withe
Within reach of Hickory Withe, 54 campgrounds across 8 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 30 at Great Smoky Mountains, 5 at Mammoth Cave, 5 at Indiana Dunes, and 5 at New River Gorge, plus 4 more parks with fewer sites.
Recreation.gov releases most national park campsites six months before the arrival date, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Windows are set per campground, so confirm yours on the Seasons and Fees tab on that campground page.
Once a date is gone, cancellations are the real supply, and they get taken within minutes of appearing.
When to make this trip
Hot Springs National Park is generally best March through May, then September through November, with February and December as the quieter shoulder either side.
Midsummer is hot, humid, and buggy; winter is mild and one of the better times to visit.
Biting insects and afternoon storms dominate summer. Repellent and a rain shell matter more than warm layers.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Hickory Withe are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave → Great Smoky Mountains | 179 mi (288 km) | 4 hr 41 min |
Planning a trip from Hickory Withe
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Hickory Withe?
Hot Springs National Park. It is about 202 mi (326 km) from Hickory Withe, roughly 5 hr 15 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Hickory Withe?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Hickory Withe?
10 parks are within reach of Hickory Withe, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Hickory Withe?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 1 put a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Old Rag Mountain Tickets at Shenandoah. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near Hickory Withe?
Recreation.gov lists 54 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Hickory Withe. They are spread across 8 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Hickory Withe?
For Hot Springs National Park, the closest one, generally March through May, then September through November. Either side of that, February and December stays quieter.