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National parks near Sevier County, Tennessee

The closest national park to Sevier County, Tennessee is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 16.5 mi (26.5 km) away, or roughly 40 min of driving.

1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains.

National parks near Sevier County

Parks ranked by distance from Sevier County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park16.5 mi (26.5 km)40 minRight on your doorstep
Mammoth Cave National Park167 mi (269 km)4 hr 24 minBest as a weekend
New River Gorge National Park207 mi (334 km)5 hr 22 minBest as a weekend
Congaree National Park214 mi (345 km)5 hr 31 minBest as a weekend
Shenandoah National Park343 mi (553 km)8 hr 35 minWorth a longer road trip
Cuyahoga Valley National Park389 mi (626 km)9 hr 39 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park409 mi (659 km)10 hr 8 minWorth a longer road trip
Point Pelee National Park427 mi (688 km)10 hr 34 minWorth a longer road trip
Indiana Dunes National Park442 mi (712 km)10 hr 55 minWorth a longer road trip
Hot Springs National Park541 mi (871 km)13 hr 15 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Sevier County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Sevier County?

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 16.5 mi (26.5 km) away and roughly 40 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Sevier County in a day?

Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.