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
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 126 mi (203 km) | 3 hr 26 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 279 mi (449 km) | 7 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 453 mi (728 km) | 11 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 539 mi (867 km) | 13 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 595 mi (957 km) | 14 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 613 mi (986 km) | 14 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 639 mi (1029 km) | 15 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 648 mi (1042 km) | 15 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 678 mi (1091 km) | 16 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 688 mi (1107 km) | 16 hr 44 min | Worth 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.