National parks near Clay County, Arkansas
The closest national park to Clay County, Arkansas is Gateway Arch National Park — about 156 mi (251 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 9 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Gateway Arch National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
National parks near Clay County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 156 mi (251 km) | 4 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 198 mi (319 km) | 5 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 242 mi (390 km) | 6 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 384 mi (618 km) | 9 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 404 mi (651 km) | 10 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 523 mi (842 km) | 12 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 570 mi (917 km) | 13 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 571 mi (918 km) | 13 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 581 mi (935 km) | 14 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 675 mi (1086 km) | 16 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Clay County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Clay County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 156 mi (251 km) away and roughly 4 hr 9 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Clay County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.