National Parks Near Louisville, Kentucky

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 155 national parks near Louisville. The closest park is just 46.3 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

155
Parks Within Range
6
Within 100 Miles
46.3
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Louisville

⭐ Closest
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
46.3 mi (~56 min)

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

Hodgenville, Kentucky
National Historical Park
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
67.9 mi (~1 hr 21 min)

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Lincoln City, Indiana
National Memorial
Camp Nelson National Monument
70.6 mi (~1 hr 25 min)

Camp Nelson National Monument

Nicholasville, Kentucky
National Monument
Mammoth Cave National Park
75.7 mi (~1 hr 31 min)

Mammoth Cave National Park

Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
National Park
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
90.2 mi (~1 hr 48 min)

William Howard Taft National Historic Site

Cincinnati, Ohio
National Historic Site
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
99 mi (~1 hr 59 min)

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

Nancy, Kentucky
National Monument

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Louisville

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
100.5 mi (~2 hr 1 min)

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

Vincennes, Indiana
National Historical Park
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
133 mi (~2 hr 40 min)

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

Oneida, Kentucky
National River & Recreation Area
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
138.4 mi (~2 hr 46 min)

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton, Ohio
National Historical Park
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
142 mi (~2 hr 50 min)

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Wilberforce, Ohio
National Monument
Obed Wild & Scenic River
161.5 mi (~3 hr 14 min)

Obed Wild & Scenic River

Wartburg, Tennessee
Wild & Scenic River
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
161.9 mi (~3 hr 14 min)

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

Chillicothe, Ohio
National Historical Park
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
162.9 mi (~3 hr 15 min)

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Middlesboro, Kentucky
National Historical Park
Stones River National Battlefield
168.3 mi (~3 hr 22 min)

Stones River National Battlefield

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
National Battlefield
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
170.2 mi (~3 hr 24 min)

Fort Donelson National Battlefield

Dover, Kentucky
National Battlefield

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Louisville

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
216.4 mi (~4 hr 20 min)

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site

Tennessee
National Historic Site
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
221.4 mi (~4 hr 26 min)

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

North Carolina
National Park
Russell Cave National Monument
226.6 mi (~4 hr 32 min)

Russell Cave National Monument

Alabama
National Monument
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
230.2 mi (~4 hr 36 min)

Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park

Georgia
National Military Park
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
233.7 mi (~4 hr 40 min)

Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

Missouri
National Historical Park
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
234.3 mi (~4 hr 41 min)

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Illinois
National Monument
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
234.3 mi (~4 hr 41 min)

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Illinois
National Historic Site
Gateway Arch National Park
241.2 mi (~4 hr 49 min)

Gateway Arch National Park

Missouri
National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
244.4 mi (~4 hr 53 min)

Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana
National Park
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
249.6 mi (~4 hr 60 min)

Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site

Missouri
National Historic Site
Pullman National Historical Park
257.2 mi (~5 hr 9 min)

Pullman National Historical Park

Illinois
National Historical Park
Gauley River National Recreation Area
258 mi (~5 hr 10 min)

Gauley River National Recreation Area

West Virginia
National Recreation Area

Planning Your Visit from Louisville

Louisville 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. Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park is your closest option at just 46.3 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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