National parks near Vernon Parish, Louisiana
The closest national park to Vernon Parish, Louisiana is Hot Springs National Park — about 238 mi (383 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 5 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Vernon Parish
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 238 mi (383 km) | 6 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 475 mi (765 km) | 11 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 549 mi (883 km) | 13 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 572 mi (921 km) | 13 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 580 mi (934 km) | 14 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 587 mi (944 km) | 14 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 611 mi (984 km) | 14 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 640 mi (1029 km) | 15 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 640 mi (1030 km) | 15 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 663 mi (1067 km) | 16 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Vernon Parish
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Vernon Parish?
Hot Springs National Park, about 238 mi (383 km) away and roughly 6 hr 5 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Vernon Parish in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.