National parks0
Park Service sites11
No entrance fee10
Nearest national parkGreat Smoky Mountains
Alabama has none of the 64 official national parks, but the National Park Service runs 11 sites there. 10 of them charge no entrance fee.
Battlefields (1)
- Horseshoe Bend National Military Park: National Military Park in Alabama. No entrance fee.
Historic sites (2)
- Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site: National Historic Site in Alabama. No entrance fee.
- Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site: National Historic Site in Alabama. No entrance fee.
National monuments (3)
- Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument: National Monument in Alabama. No entrance fee.
- Freedom Riders National Monument: National Monument in Alabama. No entrance fee.
- Russell Cave National Monument: National Monument in Alabama. No entrance fee. 1 hikes listed.
Parkways (1)
- Natchez Trace Parkway: Parkway in 3 states. No entrance fee. 8 hikes listed.
Preserves and reserves (1)
- Little River Canyon National Preserve: National Preserve in Alabama. $15 per vehicle.
Trails (3)
- Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail: National Scenic Trail in 3 states. No entrance fee. 6 hikes listed.
- Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail: National Historic Trail in Alabama. No entrance fee.
- Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail: National Historic Trail in 9 states. No entrance fee. 1 hikes listed.
The closest national park
The nearest of the 64 national parks to the middle of these sites is Great Smoky Mountains. Find the closest to you with parks near me.
Sources
- National Park Service Data API (public domain)
Last checked 1 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Are there any national parks in Alabama?
None of the 64 official national parks are in Alabama, but the Park Service runs 11 other sites there, including Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, Freedom Riders National Monument, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park.
What is the closest national park to Alabama?
Great Smoky Mountains, judged from the middle of the state’s Park Service sites.