National Parks Near Nashville, Tennessee

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 97 national parks near Nashville. The closest park is just 27.9 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

97
Parks Within Range
4
Within 100 Miles
27.9
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Nashville

⭐ Closest
Stones River National Battlefield
27.9 mi (~33 min)

Stones River National Battlefield

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
National Battlefield
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
67.5 mi (~1 hr 21 min)

Fort Donelson National Battlefield

Dover, Kentucky
National Battlefield
Mammoth Cave National Park
80.1 mi (~1 hr 36 min)

Mammoth Cave National Park

Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
National Park
Russell Cave National Monument
98.5 mi (~1 hr 58 min)

Russell Cave National Monument

Bridgeport, Alabama
National Monument

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Nashville

Shiloh National Military Park
112.6 mi (~2 hr 15 min)

Shiloh National Military Park

Shiloh, Tennessee
National Military Park
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
115.9 mi (~2 hr 19 min)

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

Hodgenville, Kentucky
National Historical Park
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
119 mi (~2 hr 23 min)

Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park

Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia
National Military Park
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
120.6 mi (~2 hr 25 min)

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

Oneida, Kentucky
National River & Recreation Area
Obed Wild & Scenic River
121.9 mi (~2 hr 26 min)

Obed Wild & Scenic River

Wartburg, Tennessee
Wild & Scenic River
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
129.5 mi (~2 hr 35 min)

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

Nancy, Kentucky
National Monument
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
135.6 mi (~2 hr 43 min)

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Lincoln City, Indiana
National Memorial
Little River Canyon National Preserve
137.5 mi (~2 hr 45 min)

Little River Canyon National Preserve

Fort Payne, Alabama
National Preserve
Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
158.6 mi (~3 hr 10 min)

Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site

Guntown, Mississippi
National Battlefield Site
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail
161.8 mi (~3 hr 14 min)

Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail

Santa Fe, Alabama
National Historic Trail
Camp Nelson National Monument
165.2 mi (~3 hr 18 min)

Camp Nelson National Monument

Nicholasville, Kentucky
National Monument
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
166.9 mi (~3 hr 20 min)

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

Tupelo, Alabama
National Scenic Trail

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Nashville

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
205.5 mi (~4 hr 7 min)

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Georgia
National Recreation Area
Natchez Trace Parkway
208.1 mi (~4 hr 10 min)

Natchez Trace Parkway

Alabama
Parkway
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
215.1 mi (~4 hr 18 min)

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Georgia
National Historical Park
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
219.3 mi (~4 hr 23 min)

Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

Missouri
National Historical Park
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
220 mi (~4 hr 24 min)

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site

Tennessee
National Historic Site
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
228.1 mi (~4 hr 34 min)

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park

Alabama
National Military Park
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
239.2 mi (~4 hr 47 min)

William Howard Taft National Historic Site

Ohio
National Historic Site
Blue Ridge Parkway
244 mi (~4 hr 53 min)

Blue Ridge Parkway

North Carolina
Parkway
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
250.7 mi (~5 hr 1 min)

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

North Carolina
National Historic Site
Gateway Arch National Park
252.9 mi (~5 hr 3 min)

Gateway Arch National Park

Missouri
National Park
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
253.2 mi (~5 hr 4 min)

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

Illinois
National Monument
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
256.3 mi (~5 hr 8 min)

Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site

Missouri
National Historic Site

Planning Your Visit from Nashville

Nashville 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. Stones River National Battlefield is your closest option at just 27.9 miles—approximately 33 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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