National parks near Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
Calcasieu Parish is one town for park planning. See national parks near Lake Charles — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana is Hot Springs National Park — about 297 mi (478 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 29 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Calcasieu Parish
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 297 mi (478 km) | 7 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 464 mi (747 km) | 11 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 533 mi (858 km) | 13 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 543 mi (874 km) | 13 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 585 mi (942 km) | 14 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 603 mi (971 km) | 14 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 606 mi (975 km) | 14 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 632 mi (1018 km) | 15 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dzibilchaltún National Park | 671 mi (1080 km) | 16 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 674 mi (1085 km) | 16 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Calcasieu Parish
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Calcasieu Parish?
Hot Springs National Park, about 297 mi (478 km) away and roughly 7 hr 29 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Calcasieu Parish in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.