National parks near De Soto Parish, Louisiana
The closest national park to De Soto Parish, Louisiana is Hot Springs National Park — about 173 mi (279 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 33 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near De Soto Parish
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 173 mi (279 km) | 4 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Los Novillos National Park | 465 mi (749 km) | 11 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 495 mi (797 km) | 12 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 561 mi (903 km) | 13 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 595 mi (958 km) | 14 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 599 mi (964 km) | 14 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 605 mi (974 km) | 14 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 623 mi (1003 km) | 15 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 635 mi (1022 km) | 15 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 649 mi (1045 km) | 15 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in De Soto Parish
Common questions
What is the closest national park to De Soto Parish?
Hot Springs National Park, about 173 mi (279 km) away and roughly 4 hr 33 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from De Soto Parish in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.