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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

Parks ranked by distance from Lawrence County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Hot Springs National Park159 mi (255 km)4 hr 12 minBest as a weekend
Gateway Arch National Park182 mi (293 km)4 hr 45 minBest as a weekend
Mammoth Cave National Park281 mi (452 km)7 hr 6 minWorth a longer road trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park416 mi (670 km)10 hr 18 minWorth a longer road trip
Indiana Dunes National Park438 mi (705 km)10 hr 49 minWorth a longer road trip
New River Gorge National Park562 mi (904 km)13 hr 45 minWorth a longer road trip
Congaree National Park598 mi (962 km)14 hr 36 minWorth a longer road trip
Point Pelee National Park609 mi (981 km)14 hr 52 minWorth a longer road trip
Cuyahoga Valley National Park621 mi (999 km)15 hr 8 minWorth a longer road trip
Shenandoah National Park713 mi (1148 km)17 hr 20 minWorth 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.