National Parks Near Lexington, Kentucky

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 161 national parks near Lexington. The closest park is just 17.6 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

161
Parks Within Range
4
Within 100 Miles
17.6
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Lexington

⭐ Closest
Camp Nelson National Monument
17.6 mi (~21 min)

Camp Nelson National Monument

Nicholasville, Kentucky
National Monument
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
68.4 mi (~1 hr 22 min)

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

Nancy, Kentucky
National Monument
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
71.2 mi (~1 hr 25 min)

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

Hodgenville, Kentucky
National Historical Park
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
74.6 mi (~1 hr 30 min)

William Howard Taft National Historic Site

Cincinnati, Ohio
National Historic Site

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Lexington

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
104.4 mi (~2 hr 5 min)

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

Oneida, Kentucky
National River & Recreation Area
Mammoth Cave National Park
106.4 mi (~2 hr 8 min)

Mammoth Cave National Park

Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
National Park
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
109.4 mi (~2 hr 11 min)

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Middlesboro, Kentucky
National Historical Park
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
116.9 mi (~2 hr 20 min)

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

Chillicothe, Ohio
National Historical Park
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
119.8 mi (~2 hr 24 min)

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Wilberforce, Ohio
National Monument
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
122.7 mi (~2 hr 27 min)

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton, Ohio
National Historical Park
Obed Wild & Scenic River
133.8 mi (~2 hr 41 min)

Obed Wild & Scenic River

Wartburg, Tennessee
Wild & Scenic River
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
135.7 mi (~2 hr 43 min)

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Lincoln City, Indiana
National Memorial
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
159.3 mi (~3 hr 11 min)

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site

Greeneville, Tennessee
National Historic Site
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
170.1 mi (~3 hr 24 min)

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

Vincennes, Indiana
National Historical Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
177.3 mi (~3 hr 33 min)

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Gatlinburg, North Carolina
National Park
Stones River National Battlefield
183.5 mi (~3 hr 40 min)

Stones River National Battlefield

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
National Battlefield

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Lexington

Blue Ridge Parkway
204.2 mi (~4 hr 5 min)

Blue Ridge Parkway

North Carolina
Parkway
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
216.5 mi (~4 hr 20 min)

Fort Donelson National Battlefield

Kentucky
National Battlefield
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
218.4 mi (~4 hr 22 min)

Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park

Georgia
National Military Park
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
222.8 mi (~4 hr 27 min)

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

North Carolina
National Historic Site
Russell Cave National Monument
224.1 mi (~4 hr 29 min)

Russell Cave National Monument

Alabama
National Monument
Cowpens National Battlefield
250.5 mi (~5 hr 1 min)

Cowpens National Battlefield

South Carolina
National Battlefield
First Ladies National Historic Site
253.2 mi (~5 hr 4 min)

First Ladies National Historic Site

Ohio
National Historic Site
Little River Canyon National Preserve
258.1 mi (~5 hr 10 min)

Little River Canyon National Preserve

Alabama
National Preserve
Kings Mountain National Military Park
264.6 mi (~5 hr 18 min)

Kings Mountain National Military Park

South Carolina
National Military Park
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
265 mi (~5 hr 18 min)

Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

North Carolina
National Historic Trail
Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial
265.3 mi (~5 hr 18 min)

Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial

Ohio
Memorial
Booker T Washington National Monument
269 mi (~5 hr 23 min)

Booker T Washington National Monument

Virginia
National Monument

Planning Your Visit from Lexington

Lexington is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 4 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Camp Nelson National Monument is your closest option at just 17.6 miles—approximately 21 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 Lexington

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