National parks near Madison County, Arkansas
Madison County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Huntsville — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Madison County, Arkansas is Hot Springs National Park — about 115 mi (185 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 10 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Madison County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 115 mi (185 km) | 3 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 262 mi (422 km) | 6 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 430 mi (693 km) | 10 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 524 mi (844 km) | 12 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 571 mi (920 km) | 13 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 627 mi (1010 km) | 15 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 662 mi (1066 km) | 16 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 669 mi (1076 km) | 16 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 699 mi (1125 km) | 16 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 703 mi (1132 km) | 17 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Madison County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Madison County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 115 mi (185 km) away and roughly 3 hr 10 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Madison County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.