National parks near Vermilion Parish, Louisiana
The closest national park to Vermilion Parish, Louisiana is Hot Springs National Park — about 310 mi (498 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 47 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Vermilion Parish
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 310 mi (498 km) | 7 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 531 mi (854 km) | 13 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 555 mi (893 km) | 13 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 584 mi (940 km) | 14 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 595 mi (957 km) | 14 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 598 mi (963 km) | 14 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 599 mi (964 km) | 14 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 626 mi (1007 km) | 15 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dzibilchaltún National Park | 643 mi (1034 km) | 15 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 670 mi (1079 km) | 16 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Vermilion Parish
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Vermilion Parish?
Hot Springs National Park, about 310 mi (498 km) away and roughly 7 hr 47 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Vermilion Parish in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.