National parks near Monroe County, Tennessee
The closest national park to Monroe County, Tennessee is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 47.6 mi (76.6 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 34 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Congaree National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Shenandoah National Park
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National parks near Monroe County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 47.6 mi (76.6 km) | 1 hr 34 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 147 mi (236 km) | 3 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 240 mi (386 km) | 6 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 252 mi (406 km) | 6 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 382 mi (615 km) | 9 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 391 mi (629 km) | 9 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 421 mi (678 km) | 10 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 444 mi (714 km) | 10 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 454 mi (730 km) | 11 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 495 mi (796 km) | 12 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Monroe County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Monroe County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 47.6 mi (76.6 km) away and roughly 1 hr 34 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Monroe County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.