National parks near Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
Ouachita Parish is one town for park planning. See national parks near Monroe — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Ouachita Parish, Louisiana is Hot Springs National Park — about 148 mi (239 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 58 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Ouachita Parish
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 148 mi (239 km) | 3 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 436 mi (701 km) | 10 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 470 mi (756 km) | 11 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 535 mi (861 km) | 13 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 566 mi (912 km) | 13 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 662 mi (1065 km) | 16 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 687 mi (1106 km) | 16 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 689 mi (1108 km) | 16 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 695 mi (1118 km) | 16 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 697 mi (1121 km) | 16 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Ouachita Parish
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Ouachita Parish?
Hot Springs National Park, about 148 mi (239 km) away and roughly 3 hr 58 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Ouachita Parish in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.