National parks near Lincoln County, Tennessee
The closest national park to Lincoln County, Tennessee is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 145 mi (233 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 53 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
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Congaree National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Hot Springs 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 Lincoln County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 145 mi (233 km) | 3 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 172 mi (277 km) | 4 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 314 mi (506 km) | 7 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 341 mi (549 km) | 8 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 365 mi (587 km) | 9 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 371 mi (597 km) | 9 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 451 mi (726 km) | 11 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 502 mi (808 km) | 12 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 510 mi (821 km) | 12 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 520 mi (838 km) | 12 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lincoln County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lincoln County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 145 mi (233 km) away and roughly 3 hr 53 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lincoln County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.