National parks near Franklin County, Arkansas
Franklin County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Ozark — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Franklin County, Arkansas is Hot Springs National Park — about 78.5 mi (126 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 19 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Hot Springs.
National parks near Franklin County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 78.5 mi (126 km) | 2 hr 19 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 303 mi (487 km) | 7 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 452 mi (727 km) | 11 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 566 mi (912 km) | 13 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 583 mi (938 km) | 14 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 587 mi (945 km) | 14 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 644 mi (1037 km) | 15 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 666 mi (1071 km) | 16 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 674 mi (1085 km) | 16 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 691 mi (1112 km) | 16 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Franklin County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Franklin County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 78.5 mi (126 km) away and roughly 2 hr 19 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Franklin County in a day?
Hot Springs National Park — all within about three hours' drive.