National parks near Lafayette County, Arkansas
The closest national park to Lafayette County, Arkansas is Hot Springs National Park — about 84.6 mi (136 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 27 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Hot Springs National Park.
Hot Springs National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Los Novillos National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Best time to visit Hot Springs National Park. Getting to Hot Springs National Park. Camping at Hot Springs National Park.
National parks near Lafayette County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 84.6 mi (136 km) | 2 hr 27 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 409 mi (658 km) | 10 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 495 mi (797 km) | 12 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 518 mi (834 km) | 12 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 589 mi (948 km) | 14 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 639 mi (1028 km) | 15 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 640 mi (1030 km) | 15 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 667 mi (1073 km) | 16 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 672 mi (1081 km) | 16 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 677 mi (1090 km) | 16 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lafayette County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lafayette County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 84.6 mi (136 km) away and roughly 2 hr 27 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lafayette County in a day?
Hot Springs National Park — all within about three hours' drive.