National parks near Coffeyville, Kansas
Hot Springs National Park is the closest national park to Coffeyville, Kansas — 226 mi (363 km) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 5 hr 48 min behind the wheel.
Hot Springs is better with a night booked nearby.
Nothing near Coffeyville gates the entrance itself, but Great Sand Dunes National Park puts a road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket.
Coffeyville has a population of about 9,669.
National parks near Coffeyville
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 226 mi (363 km) | 5 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 316 mi (509 km) | 7 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 524 mi (844 km) | 12 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 547 mi (881 km) | 13 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 555 mi (894 km) | 13 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 588 mi (946 km) | 14 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 588 mi (947 km) | 14 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 604 mi (971 km) | 14 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 612 mi (985 km) | 14 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 616 mi (991 km) | 15 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
What to book before you leave Coffeyville
| Park | What needs booking | Covers | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain | Rocky Mountain National Park Timed Entry | Park entry | Timed reservation |
| Great Sand Dunes | Great Sand Dunes National Park Backcountry Permits | One hike or backcountry trip | Permit or lottery |
Camping near Coffeyville
Within reach of Coffeyville, 19 campgrounds across 7 parks appear on Recreation.gov: 5 at Mammoth Cave, 5 at Indiana Dunes, 5 at Rocky Mountain, and 1 at Hot Springs, plus 3 more parks with fewer sites.
Recreation.gov releases most national park campsites six months before the arrival date, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Windows are set per campground, so confirm yours on the Seasons and Fees tab on that campground page.
Once a date is gone, cancellations are the real supply, and they get taken within minutes of appearing.
When to make this trip
Hot Springs National Park is generally best March through May, then September through November, with February and December as the quieter shoulder either side.
Midsummer is hot, humid, and buggy; winter is mild and one of the better times to visit.
Biting insects and afternoon storms dominate summer. Repellent and a rain shell matter more than warm layers.
Planning a trip from Coffeyville
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Coffeyville?
Hot Springs National Park. It is about 226 mi (363 km) from Coffeyville, roughly 5 hr 48 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Coffeyville?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Coffeyville?
10 parks are within reach of Coffeyville, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
Do you need a reservation for the national parks near Coffeyville?
None of them gate the entrance itself. 1 put a specific road, hike, or backcountry trip behind a permit or timed ticket — Great Sand Dunes National Park Backcountry Permits. Farther than a day trip, Rocky Mountain National Park still needs a timed-entry permit to drive in. These requirements are usually seasonal, so check the date you plan to arrive.
Where can you camp near Coffeyville?
Recreation.gov lists 19 campgrounds at the national parks within reach of Coffeyville. They are spread across 7 of those parks.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Coffeyville?
For Hot Springs National Park, the closest one, generally March through May, then September through November. Either side of that, February and December stays quieter.