National parks near Marion County, Tennessee
The closest national park to Marion County, Tennessee is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 123 mi (198 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 22 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Congaree National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Best time to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Getting to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Camping at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Permits for Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Timed entry and tours at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
National parks near Marion County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 123 mi (198 km) | 3 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 147 mi (237 km) | 3 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 292 mi (469 km) | 7 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 326 mi (525 km) | 8 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 350 mi (563 km) | 8 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 422 mi (679 km) | 10 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 459 mi (739 km) | 11 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 468 mi (753 km) | 11 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 479 mi (771 km) | 11 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 504 mi (811 km) | 12 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Marion County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Marion County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 123 mi (198 km) away and roughly 3 hr 22 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Marion County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.