National parks near Perry County, Tennessee
The closest national park to Perry County, Tennessee is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 145 mi (234 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 54 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Perry County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 145 mi (234 km) | 3 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 241 mi (388 km) | 6 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 244 mi (393 km) | 6 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 304 mi (490 km) | 7 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 410 mi (660 km) | 10 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 418 mi (673 km) | 10 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 421 mi (677 km) | 10 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 516 mi (831 km) | 12 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 524 mi (843 km) | 12 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 560 mi (901 km) | 13 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Perry County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Perry County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 145 mi (234 km) away and roughly 3 hr 54 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Perry County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.