National parks near Johnson County, Tennessee
Johnson County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Mountain City — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Johnson County, Tennessee is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 114 mi (184 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 9 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Johnson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 114 mi (184 km) | 3 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 117 mi (189 km) | 3 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 195 mi (314 km) | 5 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 237 mi (381 km) | 6 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 243 mi (390 km) | 6 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 330 mi (530 km) | 8 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 382 mi (614 km) | 9 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 456 mi (733 km) | 11 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 482 mi (776 km) | 11 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 533 mi (857 km) | 13 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Johnson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Johnson County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 114 mi (184 km) away and roughly 3 hr 9 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Johnson County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.