National parks near Washington County, Tennessee
Washington County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Johnson City — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Washington County, Tennessee is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 82.1 mi (132 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 24 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains.
National parks near Washington County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 82.1 mi (132 km) | 2 hr 24 min | Doable as a day trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 140 mi (225 km) | 3 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 198 mi (318 km) | 5 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 215 mi (345 km) | 5 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 268 mi (432 km) | 6 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 342 mi (551 km) | 8 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 390 mi (628 km) | 9 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 446 mi (717 km) | 11 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 456 mi (734 km) | 11 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 551 mi (887 km) | 13 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Washington County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Washington County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 82.1 mi (132 km) away and roughly 2 hr 24 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Washington County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.