National Parks Near Huntsville, Alabama

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 88 national parks near Huntsville. The closest park is just 46.8 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

88
Parks Within Range
6
Within 100 Miles
46.8
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Huntsville

⭐ Closest
Russell Cave National Monument
46.8 mi (~56 min)

Russell Cave National Monument

Bridgeport, Alabama
National Monument
Little River Canyon National Preserve
59.3 mi (~1 hr 11 min)

Little River Canyon National Preserve

Fort Payne, Alabama
National Preserve
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
75.1 mi (~1 hr 30 min)

Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park

Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia
National Military Park
Stones River National Battlefield
79.6 mi (~1 hr 36 min)

Stones River National Battlefield

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
National Battlefield
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
85 mi (~1 hr 42 min)

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

Birmingham, Alabama
National Monument
Freedom Riders National Monument
85.1 mi (~1 hr 42 min)

Freedom Riders National Monument

Anniston, Alabama
National Monument

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Huntsville

Shiloh National Military Park
103.4 mi (~2 hr 4 min)

Shiloh National Military Park

Shiloh, Tennessee
National Military Park
Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
122.8 mi (~2 hr 27 min)

Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site

Guntown, Mississippi
National Battlefield Site
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
124 mi (~2 hr 29 min)

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

Tupelo, Alabama
National Scenic Trail
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
125.8 mi (~2 hr 31 min)

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

Kennesaw, Georgia
National Battlefield Park
Tupelo National Battlefield
126.8 mi (~2 hr 32 min)

Tupelo National Battlefield

Tupelo, Mississippi
National Battlefield
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
130.7 mi (~2 hr 37 min)

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park

Daviston, Alabama
National Military Park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
140.4 mi (~2 hr 48 min)

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Sandy Springs, Georgia
National Recreation Area
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
143 mi (~2 hr 52 min)

Fort Donelson National Battlefield

Dover, Kentucky
National Battlefield
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
143.2 mi (~2 hr 52 min)

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Atlanta, Georgia
National Historical Park
Obed Wild & Scenic River
146.8 mi (~2 hr 56 min)

Obed Wild & Scenic River

Wartburg, Tennessee
Wild & Scenic River
Natchez Trace Parkway
154.3 mi (~3 hr 5 min)

Natchez Trace Parkway

Tupelo, Alabama
Parkway
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
164.9 mi (~3 hr 18 min)

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

Oneida, Kentucky
National River & Recreation Area

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Huntsville

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
203.8 mi (~4 hr 5 min)

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

Kentucky
National Historical Park
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
212.1 mi (~4 hr 15 min)

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Kentucky
National Historical Park
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
215.5 mi (~4 hr 19 min)

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Georgia
National Historical Park
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
222.1 mi (~4 hr 27 min)

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

Illinois
National Monument
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
225.1 mi (~4 hr 30 min)

Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

Georgia
National Historical Park
Andersonville National Historic Site
225.1 mi (~4 hr 30 min)

Andersonville National Historic Site

Georgia
National Historic Site
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
232.9 mi (~4 hr 39 min)

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site

Tennessee
National Historic Site
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
235.2 mi (~4 hr 42 min)

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Indiana
National Memorial
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
237 mi (~4 hr 44 min)

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

North Carolina
National Historic Site
Blue Ridge Parkway
238.7 mi (~4 hr 46 min)

Blue Ridge Parkway

North Carolina
Parkway
Camp Nelson National Monument
239.1 mi (~4 hr 47 min)

Camp Nelson National Monument

Kentucky
National Monument
Ninety Six National Historic Site
263.5 mi (~5 hr 16 min)

Ninety Six National Historic Site

South Carolina
National Historic Site

Planning Your Visit from Huntsville

Huntsville is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 6 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Russell Cave National Monument is your closest option at just 46.8 miles—approximately 56 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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