National parks near Columbia County, Arkansas
Columbia County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Magnolia — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Columbia County, Arkansas is Hot Springs National Park — about 86.7 mi (140 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 30 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Hot Springs.
National parks near Columbia County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 86.7 mi (140 km) | 2 hr 30 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 407 mi (655 km) | 10 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 485 mi (781 km) | 11 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 530 mi (852 km) | 12 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 575 mi (926 km) | 14 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 653 mi (1050 km) | 15 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 655 mi (1054 km) | 15 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 669 mi (1076 km) | 16 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 683 mi (1098 km) | 16 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 683 mi (1099 km) | 16 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Columbia County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Columbia County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 86.7 mi (140 km) away and roughly 2 hr 30 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Columbia County in a day?
Hot Springs National Park — all within about three hours' drive.