National parks near Redfield, Arkansas
Redfield sits inside the Little Rock area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Little Rock for the full write-up.
Hot Springs National Park is the closest national park to Redfield, Arkansas — 49.6 mi (79.9 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 37 min behind the wheel.
Hot Springs makes a full day trip — leave early.
Redfield has a population of about 1,541.
National parks near Redfield
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 49.6 mi (79.9 km) | 1 hr 37 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 309 mi (497 km) | 7 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 390 mi (628 km) | 9 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 495 mi (796 km) | 12 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 569 mi (916 km) | 13 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 623 mi (1003 km) | 15 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 654 mi (1052 km) | 15 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 667 mi (1073 km) | 16 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 724 mi (1166 km) | 17 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 738 mi (1187 km) | 17 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Redfield
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains | Great Smoky Mountains National Park Parking Tag | Parking, not an entrance fee | Timed reservation |
Camping near Redfield
Within reach of Redfield, 49 campgrounds across 6 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 30 at Great Smoky Mountains, 5 at Mammoth Cave, 5 at Indiana Dunes, and 5 at New River Gorge, plus 2 more parks with fewer sites.
Recreation.gov releases most national park campsites six months before the arrival date, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Windows are set per campground, so confirm yours on the Seasons and Fees tab on that campground page.
Once a date is gone, cancellations are the real supply, and they get taken within minutes of appearing.
When to make this trip
Hot Springs National Park is generally best March through May, then September through November, with February and December as the quieter shoulder either side.
Midsummer is hot, humid, and buggy; winter is mild and one of the better times to visit.
Biting insects and afternoon storms dominate summer. Repellent and a rain shell matter more than warm layers.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Redfield are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave → Great Smoky Mountains | 179 mi (288 km) | 4 hr 41 min |
Planning a trip from Redfield
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Redfield?
Hot Springs National Park. It is about 49.6 mi (79.9 km) from Redfield, roughly 1 hr 37 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Redfield?
Yes — Hot Springs National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Redfield?
10 parks are within reach of Redfield, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Redfield?
None of them gate the entrance itself. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near Redfield?
Recreation.gov lists 49 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Redfield. They are spread across 6 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Redfield?
For Hot Springs National Park, the closest one, generally March through May, then September through November. Either side of that, February and December stays quieter.