Parks Manager

National parks near Washington County, Arkansas

The closest national park to Washington County, Arkansas is Hot Springs National Park — about 126 mi (203 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 26 min of driving.

Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.

National parks near Washington County

Parks ranked by distance from Washington County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Hot Springs National Park126 mi (203 km)3 hr 26 minBest as a weekend
Gateway Arch National Park279 mi (449 km)7 hr 3 minWorth a longer road trip
Mammoth Cave National Park453 mi (728 km)11 hr 10 minWorth a longer road trip
Indiana Dunes National Park539 mi (867 km)13 hr 12 minWorth a longer road trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park595 mi (957 km)14 hr 31 minWorth a longer road trip
Los Novillos National Park613 mi (986 km)14 hr 57 minWorth a longer road trip
Great Sand Dunes National Park639 mi (1029 km)15 hr 35 minWorth a longer road trip
Carlsbad Caverns National Park648 mi (1042 km)15 hr 47 minWorth a longer road trip
Guadalupe Mountains National Park678 mi (1091 km)16 hr 30 minWorth a longer road trip
Badlands National Park688 mi (1107 km)16 hr 44 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Washington County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Washington County?

Hot Springs National Park, about 126 mi (203 km) away and roughly 3 hr 26 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Washington County in a day?

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.