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National parks near Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana

The closest national park to Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana is Hot Springs National Park — about 248 mi (398 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 19 min of driving.

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

National parks near Avoyelles Parish

Parks ranked by distance from Avoyelles Parish
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Hot Springs National Park248 mi (398 km)6 hr 19 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park535 mi (861 km)13 hr 6 minWorth a longer road trip
Los Novillos National Park543 mi (873 km)13 hr 18 minWorth a longer road trip
Mammoth Cave National Park545 mi (877 km)13 hr 20 minWorth a longer road trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park584 mi (939 km)14 hr 16 minWorth a longer road trip
Arrecife Alacranes National Park615 mi (991 km)15 hr 1 minWorth a longer road trip
El Sabinal National Park624 mi (1004 km)15 hr 13 minWorth a longer road trip
Cumbres de Monterrey National Park633 mi (1019 km)15 hr 26 minWorth a longer road trip
Big Bend National Park680 mi (1094 km)16 hr 32 minWorth a longer road trip
Congaree National Park684 mi (1101 km)16 hr 39 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Avoyelles Parish

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Avoyelles Parish?

Hot Springs National Park, about 248 mi (398 km) away and roughly 6 hr 19 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Avoyelles Parish in a day?

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.