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.
Mammoth Cave National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Hot Springs 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 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.