National parks near Houston County, Tennessee
The closest national park to Houston County, Tennessee is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 109 mi (175 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 2 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Houston County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 109 mi (175 km) | 3 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 208 mi (335 km) | 5 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 239 mi (385 km) | 6 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 324 mi (521 km) | 8 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 370 mi (595 km) | 9 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 386 mi (621 km) | 9 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 430 mi (693 km) | 10 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 476 mi (766 km) | 11 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 480 mi (773 km) | 11 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 537 mi (864 km) | 13 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Houston County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Houston County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 109 mi (175 km) away and roughly 3 hr 2 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Houston County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.