National parks near Independence County, Arkansas
Independence County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Batesville — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Independence County, Arkansas is Hot Springs National Park — about 117 mi (189 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 14 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Independence County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 117 mi (189 km) | 3 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 213 mi (343 km) | 5 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 322 mi (519 km) | 8 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 453 mi (729 km) | 11 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 474 mi (763 km) | 11 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 604 mi (971 km) | 14 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 630 mi (1014 km) | 15 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 651 mi (1047 km) | 15 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 663 mi (1067 km) | 16 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 701 mi (1128 km) | 17 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Independence County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Independence County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 117 mi (189 km) away and roughly 3 hr 14 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Independence County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.