National parks near Lake County, Tennessee
The closest national park to Lake County, Tennessee is Gateway Arch National Park — about 162 mi (260 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 17 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Lake County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 162 mi (260 km) | 4 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 196 mi (315 km) | 5 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 237 mi (382 km) | 6 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 335 mi (539 km) | 8 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 388 mi (624 km) | 9 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 477 mi (768 km) | 11 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 523 mi (841 km) | 12 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 538 mi (866 km) | 13 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 544 mi (876 km) | 13 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 628 mi (1011 km) | 15 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lake County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lake County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 162 mi (260 km) away and roughly 4 hr 17 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lake County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.