National parks near Jackson County, Kansas
Jackson County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Holton — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Jackson County, Kansas is Gateway Arch National Park — about 304 mi (489 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 38 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Jackson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 304 mi (489 km) | 7 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 372 mi (599 km) | 9 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 458 mi (737 km) | 11 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 478 mi (769 km) | 11 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 490 mi (789 km) | 12 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 530 mi (853 km) | 13 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 542 mi (872 km) | 13 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 545 mi (877 km) | 13 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 640 mi (1030 km) | 15 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 646 mi (1039 km) | 15 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Jackson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Jackson County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 304 mi (489 km) away and roughly 7 hr 38 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Jackson County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.