National parks near Grundy County, Tennessee
The closest national park to Grundy County, Tennessee is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 121 mi (195 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 19 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Congaree National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Best time to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Getting to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Camping at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Permits for Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Timed entry and tours at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
National parks near Grundy County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 121 mi (195 km) | 3 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 129 mi (208 km) | 3 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 299 mi (482 km) | 7 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 317 mi (510 km) | 7 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 336 mi (540 km) | 8 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 421 mi (678 km) | 10 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 441 mi (710 km) | 10 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 461 mi (741 km) | 11 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 465 mi (748 km) | 11 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 488 mi (786 km) | 12 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Grundy County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Grundy County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 121 mi (195 km) away and roughly 3 hr 19 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Grundy County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.