National Parks Near Evansville, Indiana

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 93 national parks near Evansville. The closest park is just 32.9 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

93
Parks Within Range
3
Within 100 Miles
32.9
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Evansville

⭐ Closest
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
32.9 mi (~39 min)

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Lincoln City, Indiana
National Memorial
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
48.9 mi (~59 min)

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

Vincennes, Indiana
National Historical Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
95.3 mi (~1 hr 54 min)

Mammoth Cave National Park

Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
National Park

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Evansville

Fort Donelson National Battlefield
104.2 mi (~2 hr 5 min)

Fort Donelson National Battlefield

Dover, Kentucky
National Battlefield
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
107 mi (~2 hr 8 min)

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

Hodgenville, Kentucky
National Historical Park
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
134.6 mi (~2 hr 42 min)

Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
National Historical Park
Gateway Arch National Park
149 mi (~2 hr 59 min)

Gateway Arch National Park

St. Louis, Missouri
National Park
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
156.1 mi (~3 hr 7 min)

Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site

St. Louis, Missouri
National Historic Site
Stones River National Battlefield
157.9 mi (~3 hr 9 min)

Stones River National Battlefield

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
National Battlefield
Camp Nelson National Monument
162.6 mi (~3 hr 15 min)

Camp Nelson National Monument

Nicholasville, Kentucky
National Monument
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
167.3 mi (~3 hr 21 min)

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

Nancy, Kentucky
National Monument
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
168.4 mi (~3 hr 22 min)

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Springfield, Illinois
National Historic Site
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
168.6 mi (~3 hr 22 min)

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Springfield, Illinois
National Monument
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail
176.2 mi (~3 hr 31 min)

Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail

Santa Fe, Alabama
National Historic Trail
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
183.6 mi (~3 hr 40 min)

William Howard Taft National Historic Site

Cincinnati, Ohio
National Historic Site

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Evansville

Shiloh National Military Park
200.4 mi (~4 hr)

Shiloh National Military Park

Tennessee
National Military Park
Obed Wild & Scenic River
208.6 mi (~4 hr 10 min)

Obed Wild & Scenic River

Tennessee
Wild & Scenic River
Ozark National Scenic Riverways
209.9 mi (~4 hr 12 min)

Ozark National Scenic Riverways

Missouri
National Scenic Riverways
New Philadelphia National Historic Site
218 mi (~4 hr 22 min)

New Philadelphia National Historic Site

Illinois
National Historic Site
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
224.8 mi (~4 hr 30 min)

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Ohio
National Historical Park
Russell Cave National Monument
228.9 mi (~4 hr 35 min)

Russell Cave National Monument

Alabama
National Monument
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
231.4 mi (~4 hr 38 min)

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Ohio
National Monument
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
236.7 mi (~4 hr 44 min)

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Kentucky
National Historical Park
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
244.7 mi (~4 hr 54 min)

Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park

Georgia
National Military Park
Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
248 mi (~4 hr 58 min)

Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site

Mississippi
National Battlefield Site
Indiana Dunes National Park
254.6 mi (~5 hr 6 min)

Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana
National Park
Pullman National Historical Park
257.2 mi (~5 hr 9 min)

Pullman National Historical Park

Illinois
National Historical Park

Planning Your Visit from Evansville

Evansville 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. Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial is your closest option at just 32.9 miles—approximately 39 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.

Guided Tours Near Evansville

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