National parks near Union Parish, Louisiana
The closest national park to Union Parish, Louisiana is Hot Springs National Park — about 124 mi (200 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 23 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Union Parish
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 124 mi (200 km) | 3 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 423 mi (681 km) | 10 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 472 mi (760 km) | 11 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 546 mi (879 km) | 13 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 554 mi (892 km) | 13 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 679 mi (1093 km) | 16 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 679 mi (1093 km) | 16 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 682 mi (1098 km) | 16 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 686 mi (1104 km) | 16 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 693 mi (1115 km) | 16 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Union Parish
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Union Parish?
Hot Springs National Park, about 124 mi (200 km) away and roughly 3 hr 23 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Union Parish in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.