National parks near Carroll County, Arkansas
The closest national park to Carroll County, Arkansas is Hot Springs National Park — about 133 mi (213 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 35 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 Carroll County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 133 mi (213 km) | 3 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 243 mi (391 km) | 6 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 418 mi (673 km) | 10 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 503 mi (810 km) | 12 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 564 mi (908 km) | 13 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 648 mi (1043 km) | 15 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 665 mi (1071 km) | 16 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 684 mi (1100 km) | 16 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 692 mi (1114 km) | 16 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 698 mi (1123 km) | 16 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Carroll County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Carroll County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 133 mi (213 km) away and roughly 3 hr 35 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Carroll County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.