National parks near Jackson Parish, Louisiana
Jackson Parish is one town for park planning. See national parks near Jonesboro — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Jackson Parish, Louisiana is Hot Springs National Park — about 159 mi (255 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 12 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Jackson Parish
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 159 mi (255 km) | 4 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 463 mi (745 km) | 11 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 508 mi (817 km) | 12 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 528 mi (849 km) | 12 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 574 mi (924 km) | 14 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 649 mi (1045 km) | 15 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 657 mi (1057 km) | 15 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 658 mi (1060 km) | 16 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 685 mi (1103 km) | 16 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 699 mi (1125 km) | 17 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Jackson Parish
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Jackson Parish?
Hot Springs National Park, about 159 mi (255 km) away and roughly 4 hr 12 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Jackson Parish in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.