National parks near Ashley County, Arkansas
The closest national park to Ashley County, Arkansas is Hot Springs National Park — about 114 mi (183 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 9 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Ashley County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 114 mi (183 km) | 3 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 390 mi (627 km) | 9 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 431 mi (693 km) | 10 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 506 mi (815 km) | 12 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 594 mi (957 km) | 14 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 643 mi (1034 km) | 15 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 643 mi (1035 km) | 15 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 696 mi (1121 km) | 16 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 721 mi (1161 km) | 17 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 727 mi (1170 km) | 17 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Ashley County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Ashley County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 114 mi (183 km) away and roughly 3 hr 9 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Ashley County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.