National parks near Jackson County, Arkansas
Jackson County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Newport — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Jackson County, Arkansas is Hot Springs National Park — about 127 mi (204 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 27 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Jackson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 127 mi (204 km) | 3 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 215 mi (346 km) | 5 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 307 mi (494 km) | 7 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 433 mi (697 km) | 10 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 472 mi (760 km) | 11 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 588 mi (946 km) | 14 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 609 mi (980 km) | 14 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 643 mi (1034 km) | 15 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 653 mi (1050 km) | 15 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 712 mi (1146 km) | 17 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Jackson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Jackson County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 127 mi (204 km) away and roughly 3 hr 27 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Jackson County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.