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.
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.