National parks near Union County, Tennessee
The closest national park to Union County, Tennessee is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 43.2 mi (69.5 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 26 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Congaree National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
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National parks near Union County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 43.2 mi (69.5 km) | 1 hr 26 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 145 mi (233 km) | 3 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 197 mi (317 km) | 5 hr 7 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 239 mi (384 km) | 6 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 339 mi (546 km) | 8 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 368 mi (593 km) | 9 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 388 mi (625 km) | 9 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 404 mi (650 km) | 10 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 415 mi (668 km) | 10 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 534 mi (860 km) | 13 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Union County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Union County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 43.2 mi (69.5 km) away and roughly 1 hr 26 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Union County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.