National parks near Wayne County, Tennessee
The closest national park to Wayne County, Tennessee is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 161 mi (259 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 16 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Mammoth Cave National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Congaree National Park
New River Gorge 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 Wayne County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 161 mi (259 km) | 4 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 245 mi (394 km) | 6 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 259 mi (416 km) | 6 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 298 mi (480 km) | 7 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 419 mi (674 km) | 10 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 421 mi (677 km) | 10 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 436 mi (702 km) | 10 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 532 mi (856 km) | 13 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 541 mi (870 km) | 13 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 570 mi (917 km) | 13 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Wayne County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Wayne County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 161 mi (259 km) away and roughly 4 hr 16 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Wayne County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.