National Parks Near Clarksville, Tennessee

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 94 national parks near Clarksville. The closest park is just 31.5 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

94
Parks Within Range
3
Within 100 Miles
31.5
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Clarksville

⭐ Closest
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
31.5 mi (~38 min)

Fort Donelson National Battlefield

Dover, Kentucky
National Battlefield
Stones River National Battlefield
68.7 mi (~1 hr 22 min)

Stones River National Battlefield

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
National Battlefield
Mammoth Cave National Park
82.1 mi (~1 hr 39 min)

Mammoth Cave National Park

Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
National Park

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Clarksville

Shiloh National Military Park
110.8 mi (~2 hr 13 min)

Shiloh National Military Park

Shiloh, Tennessee
National Military Park
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
111.5 mi (~2 hr 14 min)

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Lincoln City, Indiana
National Memorial
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
118.2 mi (~2 hr 22 min)

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

Hodgenville, Kentucky
National Historical Park
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail
133.2 mi (~2 hr 40 min)

Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail

Santa Fe, Alabama
National Historic Trail
Russell Cave National Monument
138 mi (~2 hr 46 min)

Russell Cave National Monument

Bridgeport, Alabama
National Monument
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
148.8 mi (~2 hr 59 min)

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

Vincennes, Indiana
National Historical Park
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
149.6 mi (~2 hr 60 min)

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

Oneida, Kentucky
National River & Recreation Area
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
149.8 mi (~2 hr 60 min)

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

Nancy, Kentucky
National Monument
Obed Wild & Scenic River
156.5 mi (~3 hr 8 min)

Obed Wild & Scenic River

Wartburg, Tennessee
Wild & Scenic River
Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
159.6 mi (~3 hr 12 min)

Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site

Guntown, Mississippi
National Battlefield Site
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
159.8 mi (~3 hr 12 min)

Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park

Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia
National Military Park
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
169.9 mi (~3 hr 24 min)

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

Tupelo, Alabama
National Scenic Trail

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Clarksville

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
208.1 mi (~4 hr 10 min)

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Kentucky
National Historical Park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
210.6 mi (~4 hr 13 min)

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

Alabama
National Monument
Gateway Arch National Park
212.1 mi (~4 hr 15 min)

Gateway Arch National Park

Missouri
National Park
Natchez Trace Parkway
212.2 mi (~4 hr 15 min)

Natchez Trace Parkway

Alabama
Parkway
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
215.4 mi (~4 hr 18 min)

Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site

Missouri
National Historic Site
Freedom Riders National Monument
216.2 mi (~4 hr 19 min)

Freedom Riders National Monument

Alabama
National Monument
Ozark National Scenic Riverways
219.6 mi (~4 hr 24 min)

Ozark National Scenic Riverways

Missouri
National Scenic Riverways
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
224.5 mi (~4 hr 29 min)

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

North Carolina
National Park
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
236.8 mi (~4 hr 44 min)

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

Georgia
National Battlefield Park
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
237.2 mi (~4 hr 45 min)

William Howard Taft National Historic Site

Ohio
National Historic Site
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
245.1 mi (~4 hr 54 min)

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

Illinois
National Monument
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
246.2 mi (~4 hr 55 min)

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Georgia
National Recreation Area

Planning Your Visit from Clarksville

Clarksville is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 3 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Fort Donelson National Battlefield is your closest option at just 31.5 miles—approximately 38 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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