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.
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.