National parks near Gibson County, Tennessee
The closest national park to Gibson County, Tennessee is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 177 mi (285 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 38 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Mammoth Cave National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Best time to visit Mammoth Cave National Park. Getting to Mammoth Cave National Park. Camping at Mammoth Cave National Park. Timed entry and tours at Mammoth Cave National Park.
National parks near Gibson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 177 mi (285 km) | 4 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 201 mi (323 km) | 5 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 255 mi (411 km) | 6 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 299 mi (480 km) | 7 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 407 mi (656 km) | 10 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 455 mi (731 km) | 11 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 481 mi (774 km) | 11 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 540 mi (868 km) | 13 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 540 mi (869 km) | 13 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 606 mi (975 km) | 14 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Gibson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Gibson County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 177 mi (285 km) away and roughly 4 hr 38 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Gibson County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.