National Parks Near Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 99 national parks near Murfreesboro. The closest park is just 3.1 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

99
Parks Within Range
5
Within 100 Miles
3.1
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Murfreesboro

⭐ Closest
Stones River National Battlefield
3.1 mi (~4 min)

Stones River National Battlefield

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
National Battlefield
Russell Cave National Monument
68.4 mi (~1 hr 22 min)

Russell Cave National Monument

Bridgeport, Alabama
National Monument
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
88 mi (~1 hr 46 min)

Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park

Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia
National Military Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
94.5 mi (~1 hr 53 min)

Mammoth Cave National Park

Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
National Park
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
96.5 mi (~1 hr 56 min)

Fort Donelson National Battlefield

Dover, Kentucky
National Battlefield

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Murfreesboro

Obed Wild & Scenic River
101.8 mi (~2 hr 2 min)

Obed Wild & Scenic River

Wartburg, Tennessee
Wild & Scenic River
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
107.3 mi (~2 hr 9 min)

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

Oneida, Kentucky
National River & Recreation Area
Little River Canyon National Preserve
108.1 mi (~2 hr 10 min)

Little River Canyon National Preserve

Fort Payne, Alabama
National Preserve
Shiloh National Military Park
120.2 mi (~2 hr 24 min)

Shiloh National Military Park

Shiloh, Tennessee
National Military Park
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
124.8 mi (~2 hr 30 min)

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

Nancy, Kentucky
National Monument
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
126.6 mi (~2 hr 32 min)

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

Hodgenville, Kentucky
National Historical Park
Freedom Riders National Monument
155.2 mi (~3 hr 6 min)

Freedom Riders National Monument

Anniston, Alabama
National Monument
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
160.6 mi (~3 hr 13 min)

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Lincoln City, Indiana
National Memorial
Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
161.3 mi (~3 hr 14 min)

Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site

Guntown, Mississippi
National Battlefield Site
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
162.6 mi (~3 hr 15 min)

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Gatlinburg, North Carolina
National Park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
162.8 mi (~3 hr 15 min)

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

Birmingham, Alabama
National Monument
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
164 mi (~3 hr 17 min)

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Middlesboro, Kentucky
National Historical Park

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Murfreesboro

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
201.7 mi (~4 hr 2 min)

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park

Alabama
National Military Park
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
205.7 mi (~4 hr 7 min)

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

Indiana
National Historical Park
Natchez Trace Parkway
206.9 mi (~4 hr 8 min)

Natchez Trace Parkway

Alabama
Parkway
Blue Ridge Parkway
219.9 mi (~4 hr 24 min)

Blue Ridge Parkway

North Carolina
Parkway
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
225 mi (~4 hr 30 min)

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

North Carolina
National Historic Site
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
237.7 mi (~4 hr 45 min)

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site

Alabama
National Historic Site
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
239.3 mi (~4 hr 47 min)

Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site

Alabama
National Historic Site
Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail
247.8 mi (~4 hr 57 min)

Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail

Alabama
National Historic Trail
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
248.7 mi (~4 hr 58 min)

William Howard Taft National Historic Site

Ohio
National Historic Site
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
249.9 mi (~4 hr 60 min)

Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

Missouri
National Historical Park
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
260 mi (~5 hr 12 min)

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

Illinois
National Monument
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
261.7 mi (~5 hr 14 min)

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Georgia
National Historical Park

Planning Your Visit from Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 5 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Stones River National Battlefield is your closest option at just 3.1 miles—approximately 4 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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