National parks near Polk County, Arkansas
Polk County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Mena — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Polk County, Arkansas is Hot Springs National Park — about 67.9 mi (109 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 3 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Hot Springs.
National parks near Polk County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 67.9 mi (109 km) | 2 hr 3 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 358 mi (576 km) | 8 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 490 mi (788 km) | 12 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 535 mi (861 km) | 13 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 608 mi (979 km) | 14 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 611 mi (984 km) | 14 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 623 mi (1002 km) | 15 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 641 mi (1031 km) | 15 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 644 mi (1036 km) | 15 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 668 mi (1075 km) | 16 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Polk County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Polk County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 67.9 mi (109 km) away and roughly 2 hr 3 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Polk County in a day?
Hot Springs National Park — all within about three hours' drive.