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.
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.