National parks near Scott County, Tennessee
Scott County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Oneida — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Scott County, Tennessee is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 80.3 mi (129 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 21 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains and Mammoth Cave.
National parks near Scott County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 80.3 mi (129 km) | 2 hr 21 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 101 mi (162 km) | 2 hr 50 min | Doable as a day trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 218 mi (351 km) | 5 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 281 mi (452 km) | 7 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 344 mi (554 km) | 8 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 366 mi (588 km) | 9 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 366 mi (589 km) | 9 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 383 mi (616 km) | 9 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 394 mi (634 km) | 9 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 499 mi (803 km) | 12 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Scott County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Scott County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 80.3 mi (129 km) away and roughly 2 hr 21 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Scott County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Mammoth Cave National Park — all within about three hours' drive.