National parks near Benton County, Arkansas
The closest national park to Benton County, Arkansas is Hot Springs National Park — about 143 mi (230 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 50 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
Indiana Dunes National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Los Novillos 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 Benton County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 143 mi (230 km) | 3 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 271 mi (437 km) | 6 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 453 mi (729 km) | 11 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 529 mi (851 km) | 12 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 599 mi (963 km) | 14 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 623 mi (1003 km) | 15 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 632 mi (1017 km) | 15 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 651 mi (1047 km) | 15 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 672 mi (1082 km) | 16 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 679 mi (1092 km) | 16 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Benton County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Benton County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 143 mi (230 km) away and roughly 3 hr 50 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Benton County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.