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.
Hot Springs National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Los Novillos National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Best time to visit Hot Springs National Park. Getting to Hot Springs National Park. Camping at Hot Springs National Park.
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.