National Parks Near Birmingham, Alabama

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 87 national parks near Birmingham. The closest park is just 0.8 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

87
Parks Within Range
7
Within 100 Miles
0.8
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Birmingham

⭐ Closest
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
0.8 mi (~1 min)

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

Birmingham, Alabama
National Monument
Freedom Riders National Monument
52.2 mi (~1 hr 3 min)

Freedom Riders National Monument

Anniston, Alabama
National Monument
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
72.3 mi (~1 hr 27 min)

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park

Daviston, Alabama
National Military Park
Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail
86.5 mi (~1 hr 44 min)

Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail

White Hall, Alabama
National Historic Trail
Little River Canyon National Preserve
91.8 mi (~1 hr 50 min)

Little River Canyon National Preserve

Fort Payne, Alabama
National Preserve
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
98.2 mi (~1 hr 58 min)

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site

Tuskegee, Alabama
National Historic Site
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
98.6 mi (~1 hr 58 min)

Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site

Tuskegee Institute, Alabama
National Historic Site

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Birmingham

Russell Cave National Monument
115.2 mi (~2 hr 18 min)

Russell Cave National Monument

Bridgeport, Alabama
National Monument
Tupelo National Battlefield
122 mi (~2 hr 26 min)

Tupelo National Battlefield

Tupelo, Mississippi
National Battlefield
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
122.8 mi (~2 hr 27 min)

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

Tupelo, Alabama
National Scenic Trail
Natchez Trace Parkway
129.4 mi (~2 hr 35 min)

Natchez Trace Parkway

Tupelo, Alabama
Parkway
Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
129.6 mi (~2 hr 36 min)

Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site

Guntown, Mississippi
National Battlefield Site
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
130.5 mi (~2 hr 37 min)

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

Kennesaw, Georgia
National Battlefield Park
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
131 mi (~2 hr 37 min)

Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park

Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia
National Military Park
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
140.7 mi (~2 hr 49 min)

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Atlanta, Georgia
National Historical Park
Shiloh National Military Park
142.2 mi (~2 hr 51 min)

Shiloh National Military Park

Shiloh, Tennessee
National Military Park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
148.1 mi (~2 hr 58 min)

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Sandy Springs, Georgia
National Recreation Area
Stones River National Battlefield
164.1 mi (~3 hr 17 min)

Stones River National Battlefield

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
National Battlefield
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
173.6 mi (~3 hr 28 min)

Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

Plains, Georgia
National Historical Park

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Birmingham

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
207.3 mi (~4 hr 9 min)

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

Illinois
National Monument
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
213.9 mi (~4 hr 17 min)

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

Mississippi
National Monument
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
214.8 mi (~4 hr 18 min)

Fort Donelson National Battlefield

Kentucky
National Battlefield
Obed Wild & Scenic River
218 mi (~4 hr 22 min)

Obed Wild & Scenic River

Tennessee
Wild & Scenic River
Gulf Islands National Seashore
222.5 mi (~4 hr 27 min)

Gulf Islands National Seashore

Florida
National Seashore
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
236.2 mi (~4 hr 43 min)

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

North Carolina
National Park
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail
239.2 mi (~4 hr 47 min)

Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail

Alabama
National Historic Trail
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
240.8 mi (~4 hr 49 min)

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

Kentucky
National River & Recreation Area
Vicksburg National Military Park
248 mi (~4 hr 58 min)

Vicksburg National Military Park

Mississippi
National Military Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
256.9 mi (~5 hr 8 min)

Mammoth Cave National Park

Kentucky
National Park
Arkansas Post National Memorial
261 mi (~5 hr 13 min)

Arkansas Post National Memorial

Arkansas
National Memorial
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
271.4 mi (~5 hr 26 min)

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

Kentucky
National Monument

Planning Your Visit from Birmingham

Birmingham is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 7 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument is your closest option at just 0.8 miles—approximately 1 min by car.

Best practices: Check individual park pages for current conditions, entrance fees, and reservation requirements. Many parks offer America the Beautiful passes for frequent visitors. Remember to practice Leave No Trace principles and respect all park regulations during your visit.

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