National parks near Shelby County, Tennessee
The closest national park to Shelby County, Tennessee is Hot Springs National Park — about 180 mi (290 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 43 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Hot Springs National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Congaree National Park
Best time to visit Hot Springs National Park. Getting to Hot Springs National Park. Camping at Hot Springs National Park.
National parks near Shelby County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 180 mi (290 km) | 4 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 240 mi (386 km) | 6 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 258 mi (415 km) | 6 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 363 mi (584 km) | 9 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 474 mi (764 km) | 11 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 532 mi (856 km) | 13 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 532 mi (857 km) | 13 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 619 mi (996 km) | 15 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 621 mi (999 km) | 15 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 683 mi (1099 km) | 16 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Shelby County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Shelby County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 180 mi (290 km) away and roughly 4 hr 43 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Shelby County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.