National parks near Sumner County, Tennessee
The closest national park to Sumner County, Tennessee is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 61.6 mi (99.1 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 55 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Mammoth Cave National Park.
Mammoth Cave National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Congaree National Park
Best time to visit Mammoth Cave National Park. Getting to Mammoth Cave National Park. Camping at Mammoth Cave National Park. Timed entry and tours at Mammoth Cave National Park.
National parks near Sumner County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 61.6 mi (99.1 km) | 1 hr 55 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 177 mi (284 km) | 4 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 252 mi (405 km) | 6 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 323 mi (521 km) | 8 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 365 mi (587 km) | 9 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 373 mi (600 km) | 9 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 387 mi (623 km) | 9 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 431 mi (693 km) | 10 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 443 mi (712 km) | 10 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 474 mi (763 km) | 11 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Sumner County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Sumner County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 61.6 mi (99.1 km) away and roughly 1 hr 55 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Sumner County in a day?
Mammoth Cave National Park — all within about three hours' drive.