National parks near Jackson County, Tennessee
The closest national park to Jackson County, Tennessee is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 65.6 mi (106 km) away, or roughly 2 hr of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Mammoth Cave.
National parks near Jackson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 65.6 mi (106 km) | 2 hr | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 125 mi (201 km) | 3 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 276 mi (444 km) | 6 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 297 mi (478 km) | 7 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 324 mi (522 km) | 8 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 375 mi (604 km) | 9 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 403 mi (648 km) | 9 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 423 mi (680 km) | 10 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 425 mi (684 km) | 10 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 438 mi (705 km) | 10 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Jackson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Jackson County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 65.6 mi (106 km) away and roughly 2 hr of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Jackson County in a day?
Mammoth Cave National Park — all within about three hours' drive.