National parks near Craighead County, Arkansas
Craighead County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Jonesboro — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Craighead County, Arkansas is Hot Springs National Park — about 162 mi (261 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 17 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Craighead County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 162 mi (261 km) | 4 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 194 mi (312 km) | 5 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 271 mi (436 km) | 6 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 400 mi (644 km) | 9 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 445 mi (716 km) | 10 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 552 mi (888 km) | 13 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 579 mi (932 km) | 14 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 609 mi (980 km) | 14 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 618 mi (994 km) | 15 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 703 mi (1131 km) | 17 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Craighead County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Craighead County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 162 mi (261 km) away and roughly 4 hr 17 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Craighead County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.