National parks near Lawrence County, Arkansas
The closest national park to Lawrence County, Arkansas is Hot Springs National Park — about 159 mi (255 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 12 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Lawrence County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 159 mi (255 km) | 4 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 182 mi (293 km) | 4 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 281 mi (452 km) | 7 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 416 mi (670 km) | 10 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 438 mi (705 km) | 10 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 562 mi (904 km) | 13 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 598 mi (962 km) | 14 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 609 mi (981 km) | 14 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 621 mi (999 km) | 15 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 713 mi (1148 km) | 17 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lawrence County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lawrence County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 159 mi (255 km) away and roughly 4 hr 12 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lawrence County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.