National Parks Near Montgomery, Alabama

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 77 national parks near Montgomery. The closest park is just 25.9 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

77
Parks Within Range
6
Within 100 Miles
25.9
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Montgomery

⭐ Closest
Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail
25.9 mi (~31 min)

Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail

White Hall, Alabama
National Historic Trail
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
35 mi (~42 min)

Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site

Tuskegee Institute, Alabama
National Historic Site
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
36.7 mi (~44 min)

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site

Tuskegee, Alabama
National Historic Site
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
53.5 mi (~1 hr 4 min)

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park

Daviston, Alabama
National Military Park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
84.8 mi (~1 hr 42 min)

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

Birmingham, Alabama
National Monument
Freedom Riders National Monument
90.6 mi (~1 hr 49 min)

Freedom Riders National Monument

Anniston, Alabama
National Monument

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Montgomery

Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
113.9 mi (~2 hr 17 min)

Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

Plains, Georgia
National Historical Park
Andersonville National Historic Site
127.3 mi (~2 hr 33 min)

Andersonville National Historic Site

Andersonville, Georgia
National Historic Site
Little River Canyon National Preserve
146.9 mi (~2 hr 56 min)

Little River Canyon National Preserve

Fort Payne, Alabama
National Preserve
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
147.2 mi (~2 hr 57 min)

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Atlanta, Georgia
National Historical Park
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
147.6 mi (~2 hr 57 min)

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

Kennesaw, Georgia
National Battlefield Park
Gulf Islands National Seashore
151.6 mi (~3 hr 2 min)

Gulf Islands National Seashore

Gulf Breeze, Florida
National Seashore
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
160.4 mi (~3 hr 12 min)

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Macon, Georgia
National Historical Park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
161.9 mi (~3 hr 14 min)

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Sandy Springs, Georgia
National Recreation Area
Russell Cave National Monument
182.3 mi (~3 hr 39 min)

Russell Cave National Monument

Bridgeport, Alabama
National Monument
Natchez Trace Parkway
185.8 mi (~3 hr 43 min)

Natchez Trace Parkway

Tupelo, Alabama
Parkway
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
187.3 mi (~3 hr 45 min)

Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park

Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia
National Military Park
Tupelo National Battlefield
191.9 mi (~3 hr 50 min)

Tupelo National Battlefield

Tupelo, Mississippi
National Battlefield

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Montgomery

Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
203.6 mi (~4 hr 4 min)

Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site

Mississippi
National Battlefield Site
Shiloh National Military Park
224.6 mi (~4 hr 30 min)

Shiloh National Military Park

Tennessee
National Military Park
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
228.4 mi (~4 hr 34 min)

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

Mississippi
National Monument
Stones River National Battlefield
242.6 mi (~4 hr 51 min)

Stones River National Battlefield

Tennessee
National Battlefield
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
260.2 mi (~5 hr 12 min)

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

Illinois
National Monument
Vicksburg National Military Park
265.6 mi (~5 hr 19 min)

Vicksburg National Military Park

Mississippi
National Military Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
274.8 mi (~5 hr 30 min)

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

North Carolina
National Park
Obed Wild & Scenic River
276 mi (~5 hr 31 min)

Obed Wild & Scenic River

Tennessee
Wild & Scenic River
Ninety Six National Historic Site
276.2 mi (~5 hr 31 min)

Ninety Six National Historic Site

South Carolina
National Historic Site
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
277.8 mi (~5 hr 33 min)

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

Louisiana
National Historical Park
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
287.5 mi (~5 hr 45 min)

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

Louisiana
National Historical Park and Preserve
Poverty Point National Monument
298.3 mi (~5 hr 58 min)

Poverty Point National Monument

Louisiana
National Monument

Planning Your Visit from Montgomery

Montgomery 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. Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail is your closest option at just 25.9 miles—approximately 31 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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