National parks near Louisiana
There is no national park inside Louisiana, but 10 sit within reach. The closest is Hot Springs National Park, about 5 hr 58 min from the middle of the state.
Closest national parks
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 233 mi (375 km) | 5 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 527 mi (848 km) | 12 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 529 mi (851 km) | 12 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 546 mi (878 km) | 13 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 591 mi (951 km) | 14 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 618 mi (994 km) | 15 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 627 mi (1009 km) | 15 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 631 mi (1015 km) | 15 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 665 mi (1070 km) | 16 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 696 mi (1120 km) | 16 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Biggest towns and cities in Louisiana
- Baton Rouge
- Shreveport
- Lafayette
- Lake Charles
- Bossier City
- Monroe
- Alexandria
- Ruston
- Natchitoches
- Opelousas
- Crowley
- Minden
- DeRidder
- Bastrop
- Eunice
- Jennings
- Fort Polk South
- Oakdale
- Ville Platte
- Tallulah
- Leesville
- Marksville
- Springhill
- Mansfield
- Winnsboro
- Monticello
- New Roads
- Amite
- Jonesboro
- Winnfield
- Vidalia
- Bunkie
- Farmerville
- Franklinton
- Lake Providence
- Rayville
- Vivian
- Jena
- Ferriday
- Homer
- Delhi
- Arcadia
- Many
- Kinder
- Batchelor
- Kentwood
- Minorca
- Jonesville
- Haynesville
- Simmesport
- Stonewall
- Zwolle
- Cottonport
- Coushatta
- Independence
- Saint Francisville
- Deville
- Oak Grove
- Bernice
- Clinton
- Logansport
- Colfax
- West Ferriday
- Ringgold
- Olla
- Urania
- Midway
- Krotz Springs
- Banks Springs
- Saint Joseph
- Elton
- Merryville
- Newellton
- Melville
- Clarks
All counties in Louisiana
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Calcasieu Parish
- Ouachita Parish
- Saint Landry Parish
- Lafayette Parish
- Rapides Parish
- Avoyelles Parish
- Bossier Parish
- Vernon Parish
- Acadia Parish
- Caddo Parish
- Concordia Parish
- Evangeline Parish
- Jefferson Davis Parish
- LaSalle Parish
- Livingston Parish
- Saint Martin Parish
- Tangipahoa Parish
- Webster Parish
- West Baton Rouge Parish
- Allen Parish
- Caldwell Parish
- De Soto Parish
- Natchitoches Parish
- Pointe Coupee Parish
- Beauregard Parish
- Bienville Parish
- Catahoula Parish
- Claiborne Parish
- East Carroll Parish
- East Feliciana Parish
- Lincoln Parish
- Richland Parish
- Sabine Parish
- Tensas Parish
- Union Parish
- Franklin Parish
- Grant Parish
- Iberville Parish
- Jackson Parish
- Madison Parish
- Morehouse Parish
- Red River Parish
- Saint Helena Parish
- Vermilion Parish
- Washington Parish
- West Carroll Parish
- West Feliciana Parish
- Winn Parish
Common questions
Does Louisiana have a national park?
No. The nearest national parks are Hot Springs National Park, Gateway Arch National Park, and Los Novillos National Park.
What is the closest national park to Louisiana?
Hot Springs National Park, roughly 233 mi (375 km) out and about 5 hr 58 min of driving from the centre of Louisiana.