National parks near Washington Parish, Louisiana
Washington Parish is one town for park planning. See national parks near Franklinton — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Washington Parish, Louisiana is Hot Springs National Park — about 304 mi (490 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 39 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Washington Parish
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 304 mi (490 km) | 7 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 496 mi (798 km) | 12 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 504 mi (811 km) | 12 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 537 mi (864 km) | 13 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 583 mi (939 km) | 14 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 586 mi (942 km) | 14 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 619 mi (995 km) | 15 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 652 mi (1050 km) | 15 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dzibilchaltún National Park | 675 mi (1086 km) | 16 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isla Contoy National Park | 678 mi (1091 km) | 16 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Washington Parish
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Washington Parish?
Hot Springs National Park, about 304 mi (490 km) away and roughly 7 hr 39 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Washington Parish in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.