National parks near Crittenden County, Arkansas
The closest national park to Crittenden County, Arkansas is Hot Springs National Park — about 168 mi (270 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 25 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Crittenden County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 168 mi (270 km) | 4 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 238 mi (383 km) | 6 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 268 mi (431 km) | 6 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 376 mi (605 km) | 9 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 477 mi (768 km) | 11 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 544 mi (875 km) | 13 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 545 mi (877 km) | 13 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 626 mi (1008 km) | 15 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 629 mi (1012 km) | 15 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 695 mi (1118 km) | 16 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Crittenden County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Crittenden County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 168 mi (270 km) away and roughly 4 hr 25 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Crittenden County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.