National parks near Collierville, Tennessee
Hot Springs National Park is the closest national park to Collierville, Tennessee — 195 mi (315 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 5 hr 5 min behind the wheel.
Hot Springs is better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Collierville gates the entrance itself, but Shenandoah National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Collierville has a population of about 48,863.
National parks near Collierville
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 195 mi (315 km) | 5 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 248 mi (399 km) | 6 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 249 mi (400 km) | 6 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 347 mi (558 km) | 8 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 477 mi (767 km) | 11 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 514 mi (827 km) | 12 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 520 mi (837 km) | 12 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 614 mi (988 km) | 14 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 615 mi (989 km) | 15 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 670 mi (1079 km) | 16 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Collierville
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains | Great Smoky Mountains National Park Parking Tag | Parking, not an entrance fee | Timed reservation |
| Shenandoah | Old Rag Mountain Tickets | One road or area | Timed reservation |
Camping near Collierville
Within reach of Collierville, 54 campgrounds across 8 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 30 at Great Smoky Mountains, 5 at Mammoth Cave, 5 at Indiana Dunes, and 5 at New River Gorge, plus 4 more parks with fewer sites.
Recreation.gov releases most national park campsites six months before the arrival date, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Windows are set per campground, so confirm yours on the Seasons and Fees tab on that campground page.
Once a date is gone, cancellations are the real supply, and they get taken within minutes of appearing.
When to make this trip
Hot Springs National Park is generally best March through May, then September through November, with February and December as the quieter shoulder either side.
Midsummer is hot, humid, and buggy; winter is mild and one of the better times to visit.
Biting insects and afternoon storms dominate summer. Repellent and a rain shell matter more than warm layers.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Collierville are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave → Great Smoky Mountains | 179 mi (288 km) | 4 hr 41 min |
Planning a trip from Collierville
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Collierville?
Hot Springs National Park. It is about 195 mi (315 km) from Collierville, roughly 5 hr 5 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Collierville?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Collierville?
10 parks are within reach of Collierville, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Collierville?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 1 put a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Old Rag Mountain Tickets at Shenandoah. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near Collierville?
Recreation.gov lists 54 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Collierville. They are spread across 8 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Collierville?
For Hot Springs National Park, the closest one, generally March through May, then September through November. Either side of that, February and December stays quieter.