National parks near Tensas Parish, Louisiana
The closest national park to Tensas Parish, Louisiana is Hot Springs National Park — about 204 mi (328 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 16 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Tensas Parish
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 204 mi (328 km) | 5 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 462 mi (743 km) | 11 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 463 mi (745 km) | 11 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 507 mi (816 km) | 12 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 605 mi (973 km) | 14 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 619 mi (996 km) | 15 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 671 mi (1079 km) | 16 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 702 mi (1130 km) | 17 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 705 mi (1134 km) | 17 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 711 mi (1144 km) | 17 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Tensas Parish
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Tensas Parish?
Hot Springs National Park, about 204 mi (328 km) away and roughly 5 hr 16 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Tensas Parish in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.