National parks near Monroe County, Arkansas
The closest national park to Monroe County, Arkansas is Hot Springs National Park — about 105 mi (169 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 56 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
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Congaree 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 Monroe County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 105 mi (169 km) | 2 hr 56 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 269 mi (433 km) | 6 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 330 mi (532 km) | 8 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 437 mi (703 km) | 10 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 522 mi (840 km) | 12 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 601 mi (967 km) | 14 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 607 mi (977 km) | 14 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 682 mi (1098 km) | 16 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 683 mi (1099 km) | 16 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 688 mi (1107 km) | 16 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Monroe County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Monroe County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 105 mi (169 km) away and roughly 2 hr 56 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Monroe County in a day?
Hot Springs National Park — all within about three hours' drive.