National parks near Hamilton County, Tennessee
The closest national park to Hamilton County, Tennessee is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 103 mi (166 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 54 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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
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National parks near Hamilton County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 103 mi (166 km) | 2 hr 54 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 154 mi (248 km) | 4 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 270 mi (435 km) | 6 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 311 mi (501 km) | 7 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 366 mi (589 km) | 9 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 443 mi (714 km) | 10 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 451 mi (726 km) | 11 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 465 mi (748 km) | 11 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 472 mi (759 km) | 11 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 499 mi (803 km) | 12 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Hamilton County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Hamilton County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 103 mi (166 km) away and roughly 2 hr 54 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Hamilton County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.