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.
Hot Springs National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
New River Gorge 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 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.