National parks near Knox County, Tennessee
Knox County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Knoxville — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Knox County, Tennessee is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 32.4 mi (52.1 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 8 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains.
National parks near Knox County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 32.4 mi (52.1 km) | 1 hr 8 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 147 mi (237 km) | 3 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 215 mi (346 km) | 5 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 234 mi (376 km) | 5 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 355 mi (572 km) | 8 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 387 mi (623 km) | 9 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 389 mi (626 km) | 9 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 423 mi (680 km) | 10 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 428 mi (688 km) | 10 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 523 mi (842 km) | 12 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Knox County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Knox County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 32.4 mi (52.1 km) away and roughly 1 hr 8 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Knox County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.